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Gonzaga's Malachi Smith (13) celebrates in the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against UCLA in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
UConn emerges victorious after March Madness full of upsets

By David Brandt Apr. 04, 2023 06:00 AM EDT

San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher reacts during the second half of the men's national championship college basketball game against Connecticut in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Long drought seals SDSU's fate in title game against UConn

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 03, 2023 11:51 PM EDT

San Diego State guard Lamont Butler, left, and Connecticut guard Andre Jackson Jr. vie for a loose ball during the first half of the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
UConn wins March Madness with 76-59 smothering of SDSU

By Eddie Pells Apr. 03, 2023 11:41 PM EDT

Connecticut guard Andre Jackson Jr. dunks the ball over Miami forward Norchad Omier, right, during the second half of a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
March Madness: UConn not a top seed, but played like one

The Associated Press Apr. 02, 2023 12:32 AM EDT

San Diego State guard Lamont Butler (5) celebrates with teammates after hitting the winning basket against Florida Atlantic during the second half of a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
March Madness: San Diego State to meet UConn in title game

By John Marshall Apr. 01, 2023 11:34 PM EDT

Florida Atlantic guard Johnell Davis reacts to their loss against San Diego State in a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dream season ends for FAU in 72-71 Final Four loss to Aztecs

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 01, 2023 09:09 PM EDT

San Diego State guard Lamont Butler, right, celebrates with teammates after hitting winning shot during the second half of a Final Four college basketball game against Florida Atlantic in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Butler's buzzer-beater sends San Diego State to title game

By John Marshall Apr. 01, 2023 08:38 PM EDT

Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May arrives at practice for their Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 31, 2023, in Houston. San Diego State and Florida Atlantic play on Saturday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Florida Atlantic Owls at San Diego State Aztecs 4/1/2023

Mar. 31, 2023 01:38 PM EDT

San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher holds the remains of the net and is hoisted in the air by his team after a Elite 8 college basketball game between Creighton and San Diego State in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. San Diego State won 57-56. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
San Diego State muscles past Creighton, makes 1st Final Four

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 26, 2023 04:48 PM EDT

Alabama forward Nick Pringle (23) dunks the ball against San Diego State guard Adam Seiko (2) in the second half of a Sweet 16 round college basketball game in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 24, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
South Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 2 (win) at South Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 1 (win) 3/26/2023

Mar. 24, 2023 08:48 PM EDT

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