San Diego State Outpaces New Mexico Lobos in High-Scoring Affair at Viejas Arena
The San Diego State Aztecs improved their record with a commanding victory over the New Mexico Lobos, ending the game with an 81-70 scoreline. The Aztecs showcased their offensive capabilities throughout the match, while the Lobos struggled to keep pace despite a valiant effort.
The San Diego State Aztecs demonstrated a strong offensive performance against the visiting New Mexico Lobos at Viejas Arena. The home team's sharpshooting was on full display as they converted 57 percent of their field goal attempts and an impressive 65 percent from two-point range. Their prowess from beyond the arc was also notable, hitting 41 percent of three-point shots.
The Aztecs' defense complemented their offense with six blocks and twelve steals, disrupting the Lobos' rhythm. Despite committing twenty turnovers themselves, they capitalized on those by the Lobos to score twenty-five points off turnovers. The team's ball distribution was evident as they racked up twenty assists, reflecting a well-rounded team effort.
On individual performances, several Aztecs players stood out in this matchup. Their ability to draw fouls and convert free throws played a significant role in maintaining their lead, making sixteen out of twenty-three attempts from the charity stripe for seventy percent accuracy.
In contrast, despite showing resilience by making ninety-one percent of free throws and grabbing thirty-three rebounds overall, including fourteen offensive boards which led to ten second-chance points for them; it wasn't enough for UNM to overcome SDSU's dominance on both ends of the court.
As fans look ahead after this emphatic win by SDSU at home venue Viejas Arena before an enthusiastic crowd matching its capacity at 12,414 attendees; attention now turns towards future contests that will test this team's mettle further into the season.
Looking forward to their next challenge on February 20th at 7:00 PM Mountain Time (MT), San Diego State Aztecs will be guests facing Utah State Aggies at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan. Fans can catch all live action broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one ensuring not a moment is missed from what promises to be another exciting college basketball showdown.