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When UConn men’s basketball finished on top as national champions last year, the program had to get past an impressive San Diego State team to do so. Naturally, in typical March Madness fashion, there were certainly some moments where the Aztecs were competitive, but overall, Connecticut’s strength went unmatched.
SPOKANE, Wash. — Once the guys for whom it means more finally ran out of chances, a guard named August from a town known for horse racing spun around, untucked his jersey and climbed atop a courtside table. He smiled with his mouth open and said nothing.He quickly was joined by a kid from Morocco who likes to fish, who pointed and yelled at everyone he saw. Behind them, the lefty Greek sharpshooter from the Chicago suburbs ran into the arms of the 7-foot center who went from freshman backup to a spot on Team Israel and the All-Ivy League squad in one year. In front of them, a scruffy 16-year...
SPOKANE, Wash. — With a comprehensively unmerciful performance on Sunday night, San Diego State seized the final spot in the Sweet 16. And the 85-57 romp over Yale wasn’t even the best part. An opportunity for an epic NCAA Tournament redemption now lies ahead. A second chance was afforded by the way the seeds fell in a room in Indianapolis a week ago.The Aztecs get another shot at UConn.A rematch of the national championship game from 2023, staged Thursday night in Boston. If San Diego State had any regrets about how that went — and surely there were more than a few — it can vanquish a...
The Bulldogs couldn’t pull off a second upset against No. 5 San Diego State on Sunday night, but they still are heading home as one of the most accomplished teams in program history.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Another big game from Jaedon LeDee and some sizzling outside shooting landed San Diego State a matchup it has waited a year to get. After getting thumped in the national title game last April, the Aztecs earned another shot at defending champion UConn. “We’re heading on the road to play a […]