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Furman forward Jalen Slawson (20) loses the ball as he drives around San Diego State forwards Nathan Mensah (31) and Aguek Arop (33) during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

San Diego State dominates Furman 75-52 to reach Sweet 16

By Fred Goodall Mar. 18, 2023 02:40 PM EDT

Colorado State's John Tonje, left, reacts as San Diego State's Micah Parrish, right, receives a pass from Adam Seiko (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference Tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Las Vegas. San Diego State won 64-61. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

Butler, No. 20 SDSU survive Colorado State 64-61 in MWC

By Kirk Kern Mar. 09, 2023 05:41 PM EST

San Diego State's Darrion Trammell (12) jumps onto Lamont Butler after Butler scored the game-winning 3-pointer against New Mexico in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Eric Draper)

No. 22 San Diego State beats New Mexico with 3 at buzzer

By Glen Rosales Feb. 26, 2023 12:38 AM EST

UNLV guard EJ Harkless drives with the ball as San Diego State forward Keshad Johnson defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Seiko makes 6 3-pointers, No. 25 SDSU beats UNLV 82-71

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 11, 2023 06:32 PM EST

Arkansas takes 3rd in Maui with OT win over San Diego State

Nov. 24, 2022 01:05 AM EST
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Trevon Brazile had 20 points and nine rebounds off the bench, Ricky Council scored 19 points, and No. 9 Arkansas defeated No. 17 San Diego...

San Diego State guard Matt Bradley (20) shoots over the Ohio State defense during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Bradley scores 18, No. 17 SD St beats Ohio St 88-77 on Maui

Nov. 21, 2022 11:36 PM EST

San Diego State guard Darrion Trammell, second from right, drives to the basket between Stanford forward Spencer Jones (14) and guard Michael O'Connell (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

No. 17 San Diego State beats Stanford for first time, 74-62

By Ben Ross Nov. 15, 2022 11:15 PM EST

Cal State Fullerton forward Garrison Wade, top, blocks a shot by San Diego State guard Matt Bradley (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Newcomer Trammell scores 18, No. 19 SDSU sails past Titans

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 08, 2022 12:09 AM EST

FILE - San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher reacts after a call during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against BYU on Nov. 12, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

SDSU enters season with higher expectations than normal

By Bernie Wilson Oct. 21, 2022 06:40 PM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

Boise State forward Mladen Armus, center, fouls San Diego State forward Nathan Mensah, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of Mountain West Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Boise State tops San Diego State, 53-52 in MWC title game

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 12, 2022 08:50 PM EST

Bradley scores 24 to lead San Diego State over Nevada 79-78

Mar. 06, 2022 01:45 AM EST
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Matt Bradley had 24 points to help San Diego State fend off Nevada 79-78 on Saturday night. Bradley made 11 of 12 foul shots and...

Bradley, Aztecs hand No. 20 Colorado State 1st loss, 79-49

By Bernie Wilson Jan. 08, 2022 06:52 PM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State had just blown out previously undefeated No. 20 Colorado State when coach Brian Dutcher said the Aztecs are still trying to find...

San Diego State forward Keshad Johnson (0) dunks on Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) and Eli Brooks (55) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Dickinson 23 points, 14 boards as No. 24 Michigan tops SD St

By Larry Lage Dec. 04, 2021 03:10 PM EST

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard calls to his team against UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Nov. 19, 2021, in Las Vegas. Three decades after Brian Dutcher was the lead recruiter who signed Juwan Howard at Michigan, the two will oppose each other as coaches on Saturday. Dutcher brings his San Diego State team into Ann Arbor to face the Wolverines, who are in their third year under Howard, who was the first of the fabled Fab Five to sign with Michigan. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Dutcher, Howard coaching matchup evokes Fab Five memories

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 02, 2021 05:46 PM EST

Pulliam scores 16, Aztecs rout Long Beach State 72-47

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 01, 2021 12:16 AM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Trey Pulliam scored 16 points, including the first four in an 18-2 run in the first half that gave San Diego State control en route to a 72-47...

San Diego State guard Lamont Butler, left, slips in front of Southern California guard Ethan Anderson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Wooden Legacy tournament in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

No. 24 USC tops San Diego State for Wooden Legacy title

By Doug Padilla Nov. 27, 2021 01:40 AM EST

Pulliam hits go-ahead floater, Aztecs beat Sun Devils 65-63

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 19, 2021 01:12 AM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Trey Pulliam made a go-ahead floater in the lane with 1:05 left and San Diego State held off Arizona State 65-63 Thursday night. ...