Aztecs Dominate Spartans in Mountain West First Round

The San Diego State Aztecs showcased a commanding performance against the San Jose State Spartans with a decisive 72-51 victory. The Aztecs, who played at home, demonstrated their dominance throughout the game, leading to an impressive scoreline that reflected their superiority on the court.

From the outset, the Aztecs set a high tempo, outscoring the Spartans 21-8 in the first quarter and maintaining their lead with consistent scoring across all quarters. The home team's offensive efficiency was evident as they shot 44 percent from field goals and an even more impressive 38 percent from beyond the arc. Their two-point shooting was also notable at 47 percent accuracy.

Defensively, San Diego State was just as formidable. They amassed nine blocks and nine steals over the course of play, disrupting many of Spartan's offensive efforts. The defensive prowess contributed to a significant number of points off turnovers for SDSU – totaling 27 – which further widened their lead.

The Aztec's teamwork shone through with them dishing out 19 assists compared to Spartan's 12 assists; this teamwork was underpinned by an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.9 for SDSU versus only 0.63 for SJSU. This disparity highlighted SDSU’s superior ball handling and passing throughout the match.

Rebounding also played a key role in this encounter; while SJSU managed to secure more total rebounds at 43 compared to SDSU’s total of 33 rebounds, it was not enough to turn around their fortunes on offense where they struggled with lower shooting percentages across all categories: field goals (30 percent), three-pointers (32 percent), and free throws (69 percent).

As fans look forward to future games, they can mark their calendars for when San Diego State Aztecs will face off against New Mexico Lobos at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on March 11th at 6:00 PM local time (PST). This upcoming game promises another exciting chapter in college basketball that fans can watch unfold live or tune into broadcasts scheduled for that date.