San Diego State faced off against New Mexico and Utah State in critical Mountain West basketball games. In the game against New Mexico, SDSU took an early lead, with scores at 12:00 in the first half at SDSU 14, New Mexico 12, and by the media timeout at 3:51 in the first half, SDSU led 31-20. The lead extended to SDSU 47, New Mexico 38 by the 15:10 mark in the second half. Notable players from both teams included Jaelen House and Donovan Dent for UNM, and Darrion Trammell and Lamont Butler for SDSU. In the pivotal game against Utah State, which was a battle for first place in the Mountain West, Utah State led by 7 midway through the second half and ultimately secured the win. This victory placed Utah State at 10-4 in league play, with Darius Brown II and Great Osobor contributing significantly. The win was especially significant for Utah State's coach, Danny Sprinkle, marking a successful first season and positioning the team favorably in the league standings.
Utah State beats San Diego State in a battle for first place in the Mountain West — Danny Sprinkle and the Aggies sit atop the standings. Fantastic first season for the former Montana State coach. Bringing Darius Brown and Great Osobor with him has worked out incredibly well.
Utah State beats San Diego State at home and takes control of the Mountain West. Darius Brown II and Great Osobor were terrific tonight. The Aggies are 10-4 in league play with a favorable schedule remaining: At Fresno Air Force At San Jose State New Mexico
Best game of the night is on @CBSSportsNet where Utah State leads San Diego State by 7 midway second half. Aztecs won’t go away I promise you that. A special environment in Logan tonight!
So excited for my first game ever at The Spectrum: San Diego State at Utah State. Danny Sprinkle has done a National Coach of the Year worthy job in Year 1 in Logan. https://t.co/XBxLztT2ha
Media timeout (15:10 2H): SDSU 47, New Mexico 38 • Jaedon LeDee drawing fouls like crazy right now
Media timeout (3:51 1H): SDSU 31, New Mexico 20
Media timeout (12:00 1H): SDSU 14, New Mexico 12
Steal by Jaelen House and calls timeout as he hits floor fighting for loose ball... UNM 7, SDSU 7 (15:55 1H)
Starters • UNM Jaelen House 6-0 Donovan Dent 6-2 Jamal Mashburn Jr. 6-2 JT Toppin 6-9 Nelly Junior Joseph 6-10 • SDSU Darrion Trammell 5-10 Lamont Butler 6-2 Micah Parrish 6-6 Jaedon LeDee 6-9 Jay Pal 6-9 • Refs Michael Irving Mike Reed Eric Curry
San Diego State takes a turn in the hot seat before tonights game against New Mexico 🔥🪑 @Aztec_MBB https://t.co/62xmsuT2g0