San Diego State Faces Crucial Showdown Against Boise State: Postseason Hopes on the Line
San Diego State, the preseason favorite to win the Mountain West, has faced a recent setback with three losses in their last four games, putting them behind Utah State and New Mexico in the standings. Despite this, the Aztecs are still in contention for the conference title, with crucial games against Boise State and UNLV remaining before the Mountain West Tournament begins on March 11. The top four seeds in the tournament have already been secured by Utah State, San Diego State, and New Mexico, granting them a first-round bye.
In their recent loss to New Mexico, San Diego State struggled to contain Tomislav Buljan, who dominated with 24 points and 18 rebounds. The Aztecs' performance was lackluster, with key players like Magoon Gwath and Reese Dixon-Waters falling short. Boise State, on the other hand, is on a three-game winning streak, led by players like Drew Fielder and Dylan Andrews. The previous matchup between San Diego State and Boise State ended in a triple-overtime thriller, with the Aztecs narrowly emerging victorious.
As the upcoming game between San Diego State and Boise State approaches, the odds favor Boise State by 1.5 points, with an Over/Under of 144.5 points. The Aztecs will need a strong performance to secure a win and boost their chances of making it to the NCAA Tournament. With their postseason hopes hanging in the balance, San Diego State must rely on players like Gwath to step up and deliver a solid performance. The outcome of this game could have significant implications for the Aztecs' postseason aspirations.