San Diego State Aztecs Edge Out New Mexico Lobos at The Pit in Close Contest

In a closely contested game at The Pit, the San Diego State Aztecs emerged victorious over the New Mexico Lobos with a final score of 73-71. The Aztecs, ranked 22nd nationally, now hold an impressive record of 1-0 in conference play. Despite a strong start by the Lobos with 37 points in the first half against the Aztecs' 27, it was not enough to secure victory as they fell two points short.

The San Diego State Aztecs showcased their defensive skills by accumulating five blocks and six steals throughout the game. Their offensive efforts were equally notable as they recorded seventeen assists and capitalized on twelve points off turnovers. A significant contribution came from beyond the arc where they made nine three-pointers at an efficient rate of forty-one percent.

The team's rebounding was dominant, grabbing forty-one total rebounds including eleven offensive boards which led to eleven second-chance points. This effort on the glass was critical to their success as it limited New Mexico's opportunities for additional scoring. On offense, San Diego State maintained a balanced attack with twenty-two points coming from inside the paint and thirty-one field goals made overall at a forty-four percent shooting rate.

Despite committing eighteen personal fouls and turning over possession twelve times, San Diego State managed to keep their composure under pressure. They shot fifty percent from the free-throw line but only had four attempts compared to New Mexico's twenty-two attempts which were converted at seventy-three percent accuracy.

The New Mexico Lobos put up a valiant fight led by their own sharpshooting prowess; they sank seven three-pointers at an impressive rate of forty-seven percent and scored twenty-six points in paint. However, even with fewer turnovers than San Diego State and more fast break points (nine), they could not overcome their opponent's strong second-half performance where San Diego State scored forty-six points compared to thirty-four by New Mexico.

As fans look forward to future games, attention turns toward an upcoming matchup for the San Diego State Aztecs who will be playing away against Boise State Broncos at ExtraMile Arena in Boise on March 1st at 7:00 PM local time (9:00 PM Eastern Time). This game will be broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one for fans wishing to follow along as these teams compete on court once again.