San Diego State Aztecs Narrowly Defeated at ExtraMile Arena by Boise State Broncos
The San Diego State Aztecs, ranked 18th, faced a challenging contest against the unranked Boise State Broncos at ExtraMile Arena. The Aztecs entered the game with a strong defensive record but fell short in a closely contested match that ended 66-60 in favor of the home team. The San Diego State Aztecs showcased their defensive capabilities with nine steals and four blocks, yet it wasn't enough to secure victory.
The game was marked by intense competition, with the score tied four times and lead changes occurring six times. Despite these shifts in momentum, the San Diego State Aztecs managed to maintain an impressive free throw accuracy of 82 percent and converted seven out of nineteen three-point attempts for a 37 percent success rate from beyond the arc. Their two-point field goal percentage stood at 47 percent.
Offensively, the San Diego State Aztecs were led by their ability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 14 points off turnovers compared to Boise State's 16. However, they struggled inside the paint where they scored only 18 points against Boise State's dominant performance of 28 points in that area.
On defense, while managing to block two shots from their opponents and limit them to just eight fast break points, they were outrebounded by Boise State who grabbed a total of 35 rebounds over San Diego's total rebound count of just under half that number at only twenty-four.
Boise State Broncos' offense proved slightly more efficient throughout the game; they achieved a field goal percentage of approximately forty-four percent and made nine three-pointers out of twenty-two attempts for an impressive forty-one percent completion rate from long range. Their second-chance point tally was significant as well; they scored seventeen second-chance points thanks largely to twelve offensive rebounds which gave them extra opportunities at scoring.
Looking ahead for fans of The San Diego State Aztecs: their next challenge will be on home turf as they host Wyoming Cowboys at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl in San Diego on March fourth at seven PM Pacific Time. This upcoming event can be viewed live on CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one for those eager to follow along as The San Diego State Aztecs aim to bounce back from this setback.