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San Diego State Clashes with New Mexico Lobos in High-Stakes Showdown

As the San Diego State Aztecs prepare to face off against the New Mexico Lobos, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Aztecs have been showcasing their dominance on the court, coming off a commanding victory over Utah State Aggies with an impressive scoreline of 86-70. Their performance was marked by a strong second half where they outscored their opponents by 19 points, demonstrating their ability to close games effectively.


Jan 14, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Matt Bradley (20) shoots the ball over New Mexico Lobos guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. (5) during the first half at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

The team's recent statistics paint a picture of balanced and aggressive play. With an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.8 against the Aggies, it's clear that San Diego State values ball security and teamwork. They also capitalized on second-chance points, scoring 20 in their last game, which could prove vital against the Lobos if they maintain this trend.


Rebounding has been another area of strength for the Aztecs; they pulled down 43 boards last time out, including an impressive haul of offensive rebounds that kept possessions alive and frustrated their opponents. Defensively, they've shown prowess as well by recording six blocks and six steals in that same game – signs of an alert and proactive defense.


Jan 14, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; New Mexico Lobos forward Morris Udeze (24) shoots the ball while defended by San Diego State Aztecs forward Nathan Mensah (31) during the second half at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

However, it wasn't just about defense; San Diego State also displayed efficiency from inside the arc with a two-point field goal percentage at fifty-four percent while maintaining solid free throw shooting at sixty-seven percent.


Looking ahead to their matchup with New Mexico Lobos at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas – neutral ground for both teams – fans can expect San Diego State to leverage these strengths while aiming to minimize turnovers which stood at five in their previous outing.


Jan 14, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; New Mexico Lobos head coach Richard Pitino (right) reacts toward an official during the second half against the San Diego State Aztecs at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game is scheduled for March 16th at 3:00 PM PDT and will be broadcasted on CBS. Fans can look forward to seeing whether San Diego State can continue its winning momentum and secure another victory en route to further success this season.

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