Fans celebrate as the San Diego State Aztecs honor their senior players during an exciting game against Nevada.
The San Diego State Aztecs celebrated their senior players in a decisive 80-61 victory against the Nevada Wolf Pack. With this win, the Aztecs reinforced their status as a top contender in college basketball, maintaining a solid home record and showcasing their stellar defensive skills. The game highlighted the contributions of senior players and set a positive tone ahead of the upcoming Mountain West Tournament, where the Aztecs look to continue their success.
In an exciting showdown at Steve Fisher Court at Viejas Arena, the San Diego State Aztecs took center stage on Saturday night, defeating the Nevada Wolf Pack with a final score of 80-61. With this victory, the Aztecs not only honored their six senior players but also solidified their status as a formidable force in college basketball this season.
The Aztecs were ready to battle under the bright lights, as the game tipped off at 7:30 p.m. PT and was aired on FS1. With an impressive home record of 14-1 against Nevada, SDSU also flaunted their dominance in home games, having won an astonishing 12 consecutive games at Viejas Arena. Fans filled the stands, waving their flags and cheering loudly, especially knowing that the Aztecs had an unblemished 8-0 record at home this season under head coach Brian Dutcher.
Before the game heated up, the spotlight turned to the graduating seniors: Ryan Schwarz, Desai Lopez, Demarshay Johnson Jr., Kimo Ferrari, Wayne McKinney III, and Jared Coleman-Jones. This heartfelt senior ceremony celebrated their contributions to the team and was a reminder of the strong bonds formed throughout their college careers. Each player had an essential role this season, making memories to last a lifetime.
As the game unfolded, there was no denying SDSU’s grip on the match. The Aztecs jumped ahead early, heading into halftime with a commanding lead of 43-21. While Nevada’s Tyler Rolison shone bright, scoring a total of 19 points — all in the second half — it wasn’t enough to close the gap. Nevada struggled throughout the game, especially during that critical first half, which ultimately sealed their fate.
On the other side, the Aztecs showcased their talents with a well-rounded offensive performance, led by a balanced scoring effort. Not to overlook their rock-solid defense, which ranks No. 2 in the nation for field goal percentage defense at just .378. SDSU displayed their defensive prowess by allowing opponents to shoot 40% or less from the field in 45.2% of games since the start of the Fisher/Dutcher era.
This victory propelled San Diego State to an overall record of 20-7, with an impressive 13-5 record in Mountain West play. With the Mountain West Tournament approaching, the Aztecs are poised and ready, holding onto the No. 4 seed and preparing to take on No. 5 Boise State at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Nevada wrapped up their regular season with a 16-15 overall record and will head into the tournament as the No. 7 seed, facing off against No. 10 Fresno State on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in Las Vegas. The Wolf Pack haven’t tasted victory at Viejas Arena since 1998, and their struggles continued this season with yet another loss to the Aztecs.
As Coach Brian Dutcher continues to build on the Aztecs’ reputation, he has solidified his place in the team’s legacy, being the first SDSU men’s basketball coach to achieve at least 20 wins in each of his first eight seasons. It’s an impressive feat considering last season’s points tally of 2,742, with only 232 points returning this year from key scorers.
Aztec fans and players alike are eagerly anticipating the upcoming tournament with hopes high and spirits soaring following this resounding win against Nevada. Together, they look to continue their winning streak and make a memorable run in the Mountain West Tournament.
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