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San Diego State's Jordan Schakel (20) and Matt Mitchell (11) celebrate after defeating UNLV during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Joe Buglewicz)
No. 19 San Diego State beats UNLV 71-62 for 2nd MWC title

Mar. 03, 2021 11:31 PM EST

San Diego State forward Keshad Johnson (0) dunks the ball while Boise State guard RayJ Dennis (10) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb 27, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Mitchell, Shackel lead No. 22 Aztecs to 10th straight win

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 27, 2021 07:04 PM EST

Schakel carries San Diego St. past Air Force 98-61

Jan. 22, 2021 11:26 PM EST
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Jordan Schakel had 18 points to lead five San Diego State players in double figures as the Aztecs easily defeated Air Force 98...

Queta lifts Utah St. over San Diego St. 57-45

Jan. 14, 2021 11:31 PM EST
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Neemias Queta tallied 14 points and 16 rebounds to lead Utah State to a 57-45 win over San Diego State on Thursday night, the Aggies’ ninth...

Pulliam's layup at the buzzer helps SDSU past Nevada 69-67

Jan. 10, 2021 12:03 AM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Matt Mitchell had 20 points and Trey Pulliam made a layup at the buzzer to help San Diego State narrowly beat Nevada 69-67 on Saturday night. ...

Mitchell scores 20 to lift San Diego St. over Nevada 65-60

Jan. 08, 2021 12:49 AM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Matt Mitchell had 20 points and 10 rebounds as San Diego State held Nevada scoreless over the final 2:16 for a 65-60 win on Thursday night. ...

Schakel carries San Diego St. over Colorado St. 78-65

Jan. 04, 2021 11:30 PM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jordan Schakel hit 8 of 11 3-pointers and scored a career-high 28 points as San Diego State got past Colorado State 78-65 on Monday night. ...

Mensah carries San Diego St. past Saint Mary’s 74-49

Dec. 22, 2020 11:51 PM EST
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Nathan Mensah recorded 18 points and 13 rebounds to lead San Diego State to a 74-49 win over Saint Mary’s on Tuesday night in a...

San Diego State forward Nathan Mensah, left, goes in for a dunk as he gets past Arizona State guard Jaelen House (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 24 San Diego State beats No. 23 Arizona State 80-68

Dec. 11, 2020 12:16 AM EST

San Diego State players on the bench react during the final minute of the team's 73-58 win over UCLA in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Mitchell, Schakel lead SDSU to 73-58 win over No. 22 UCLA

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 26, 2020 01:06 AM EST

Virginia's Jay Huff dunks as Towson's Charles Thompson defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Memphis Tigers 11/26/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 02:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020 file photo, San Diego State forward Matt Mitchell (11) points skyward during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in San Diego. San Diego State was three days away from finding out whether it would be a No. 1 or 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament when March Madness was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Their season ended before they could find out how truly historic it could have been. They finished 30-2, ranked No. 6 and with a Mountain West Conference regular-season championship banner hanging in Viejas Arena. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
Aztecs motivated after historic season ended at 30-2

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 13, 2020 05:40 PM EST

Mitchell to return for senior season at San Diego State

Jul. 31, 2020 06:52 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Forward Matt Mitchell will return to San Diego State for his senior season after exploring his chances in the NBA Draft. ...

San Diego State's Mitchell declares for NBA draft

Apr. 26, 2020 09:12 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State junior forward Matt Mitchell has declared for the NBA draft while keeping open the option of returning to school. ...

San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher instructs his team against Utah State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Mountain West Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
No. 6 Aztecs hope for rest, not rust, during long layoff

By Bernie Wilson Mar. 09, 2020 07:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, San Diego State guard Malachi Flynn, left, guards Boise State guard RayJ Dennis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in San Diego. It's almost like coach Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs won the lottery. Tired of losing at their old schools, big man Yanni Wetzell and guards Flynn and KJ Feagin transferred to San Diego State after being lured by the prospect of winning and going to the NCAA Tournament. And boy, have they ever won, to the point that they've matched some accomplishments by the breakthrough 2010-11 team led by the most famous player in program history, Kawhi Leonard.(AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Trio of transfers powering Dutcher's undefeated No. 4 Aztecs

By Bernie Wilson Jan. 23, 2020 04:13 PM EST

San Diego State guard Trey Pulliam (4) shoots past Wyoming guard Jake Hendricks (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
No. 4 SDSU beats Wyoming 72-55 to match Leonard's 20-0 start

By Bernie Wilson Jan. 22, 2020 01:07 AM EST

San Diego State forward Yanni Wetzell (5) shoots past the defense of Nevada forward Johncarlos Reyes (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Wetzell, No. 7 SDSU beat Nevada 68-55 to remain undefeated

By Bernie Wilson Jan. 18, 2020 10:17 PM EST

San Diego State guard KJ Feagin, center, shoots during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Boise State, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Feagin, No. 7 SDSU beat Boise State 83-65 to stay undefeated

By Bernie Wilson Jan. 12, 2020 12:03 AM EST

No. 7 San Diego State beats Wyoming 72-52 to stay undefeated

Jan. 08, 2020 11:00 PM EST
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Malachi Flynn scored 19 points, Yanni Wetzell added 17 and No. 7 San Diego State beat Wyoming 72-52 on Wednesday night to remain...