March Madness: Sweet 16 begins from NYC to Las Vegas
March 23, 2023 GMTMarch Madness has reached Sweet 16 weekend. Two No. 1 seeds, Kansas and Purdue, are already gone along with millions of busted brackets and a host of bluebloods including Kentucky, Duke and Indiana —though UCLA's drive for a 12th national title remains alive.
No. 1 seed Alabama beats Maryland 73-51 in drama-free game
March 19, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Before Alabama took the court, two No. 1 seeds had fallen and a third had to rally from a double-digit deficit.
By comparison, the Crimson Tide had a drama-free night.
San Diego State dominates Furman 75-52 to reach Sweet 16
March 19, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — San Diego State had little trouble ending the run of March Madness darling Furman, getting 16 points from Micah Parrish to pace a balanced scoring attack and pulling away for a 75-52 win on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
No. 8 seed Arkansas sends defending champ Kansas home
March 19, 2023 GMTDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Kansas’ national title defense ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday when Arkansas’ Ricky Council IV made five free throws in the closing seconds and the eighth-seeded Razorbacks beat the No.
Zags, Saint Mary’s keep West Coast Conference front & center
March 18, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — It's no secret that bigger conferences are always looking at Gonzaga, and that Gonzaga has been looking at them, too.
But the Zags, for the time being, are still in the West Coast Conference.
Alabama’s Miller trying to rebound from scoreless game
March 17, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Brandon Miller was in a playful mood and feeling good physically, too.
Pegues, Furman hoping to extend March Madness stay
March 17, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — JP Pegues has watched the shot over and over. A March Madness memory for Furman for all time.
In Pegues' wildest dreams, he never imagined himself becoming an instant star.
San Diego State tops Charleston 63-57 in NCAA tourney
March 16, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Matt Bradley's last NCAA Tournament game essentially ended with him bobbling the ball out of bounds, a costly turnover against Creigton in an overtime loss last year.
No. 13 seed Furman hands UVA its latest early March exit
March 16, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kihei Clark sat in the locker room watching video on his phone, trying to figure out how Virginia could have avoided another early exit from the NCAA Tournament.
San Diego State beats Utah State for Mountain West title
March 12, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — San Diego State appeared to be in trouble Saturday, trailing by 11 points in the first half. Then, the Aztecs' defense took over.
The Aztecs held Utah State without a field goal for nearly nine minutes, changing the tenor of the game as No.
No. 20 San Diego State beats San Jose State in MW semis
March 11, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Keshad Johnson and Darrion Trammell each scored 15 points and No. 20 San Diego State beat San Jose State 64-49 in the Mountain West Conference Tournament semifinals on Friday night.
Butler, No. 20 SDSU survive Colorado State 64-61 in MWC
March 10, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Lamont Butler scored 16 points and No. 20 San Diego State held on to beat Colorado State 64-61 in the Mountain West Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday.
The top-seeded Aztecs (25-6) never led by more than five points in the second half, and Isaiah Stevens’ 3-pointer gave the eighth-seeded Rams (15-18) a 59-58 lead with 1:42 left.
No. 21 UNLV women advance to MWC title, beats SDSU 71-68
March 8, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Essence Booker scored 22 points, Desi-Rae Young added 20 and No. 21 UNLV held off San Diego State for a 71-68 victory on Tuesday night in a Mountain West Conference semifinal.
UNLV (30-2) has won 21 straight and will play in its second consecutive title game, facing the Colorado State-Wyoming winner on Wednesday.
No. 18 San Diego State beats Wyoming to celebrate MWC title
March 5, 2023 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Jaedon LeDee scored 21 points and Adam Seiko 14 for the No. 18 San Diego State Aztecs, who celebrated the outright regular-season Mountain West Conference title with a 67-50 victory against Wyoming on Saturday night.
Rice sparks Boise State past No. 18 San Diego State, 66-60
March 1, 2023 GMTBOISE, Idaho (AP) — Max Rice scored 26 points and reeled off 12 straight points in a 14-0 run to close out the game and Boise State beat No. 18 San Diego State 66-60 on Tuesday night.
The Broncos (23-7, 13-4 Mountain West Conference) avenged a 20-point loss to San Diego State on Feb.
No. 22 San Diego State beats New Mexico with 3 at buzzer
February 26, 2023 GMTALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Lamont Butler’s 3-pointer at the buzzer gave No. 22 San Diego State a 73-71 win over New Mexico on Saturday night.
After Jaelen House’s steal and end-to-end run for a layup with 5.6 seconds left gave New Mexico a 71-70 lead, Butler unhurriedly brought the ball up court before dropping his shot, giving him 10 points for the Aztecs (23-5, 14-2 Mountain West).
LeDee scores 14, No. 22 San Diego State beats Rams 77-58
February 22, 2023 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Jaedon LeDee scored 14 points and Matt Bradley scored 10 of his 13 in the first four minutes of the second half for No. 22 San Diego State, which overwhelmed Colorado State 77-58 Tuesday night for its fifth straight win.
No. 10 Tennessee beats newly crowned No. 1 Alabama
February 16, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zakai Zeigler and Santiago Vescovi each scored 15 points and No. 10 Tennessee took down newly minted No. 1 Alabama 68-59 on Wednesday night.
Playing its first game as the top-ranked team since the 2002-03 season, the Crimson Tide (22-4, 12-1 SEC) led just once in the early going and committed 19 turnovers.
Nevada wins 20th game, knocks off Fresno State 77-66
February 11, 2023 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — Will Baker and Kenan Blackshear each scored 19 points and Nevada earned its 20th win of the season by beating Fresno State, 77-66 on Friday night.
The Wolf Pack are a half-game back of San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference.
No. 25 San Diego State holds off late Utah State rally
February 9, 2023 GMTLOGAN, Utah (AP) — Matt Bradley scored 18 points and No. 25 San Diego State held on to beat Utah State 63-61 on Wednesday night.
Bradley made his first seven shots and went 7 of 9 from the field overall to help keep the Aztecs (19-5, 10-2 Mountain West Conference) atop the conference standings.
Mensah, No. 22 Aztecs beat Boise State 72-52 for MWC lead
February 4, 2023 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Nathan Mensah scored 17 points as No. 22 San Diego State raced past Boise State 72-52 Friday night in a showdown of the Mountain West Conference's top two teams despite an off night by Aztecs' leading scorers Matt Bradley and Darrion Trammell.
Nevada upends No. 22 San Diego State 75-66
February 1, 2023 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — Jarod Lucas scored 26 points and Will Baker had 19 points and eight rebounds as Nevada beat No. 22 San Diego State 75-66 on Tuesday night.
Kenan Blackshear added 18 points and seven assists for the Wolf Pack (17-6, 7-3 Mountain West Conference), who won their second consecutive home game against a ranked opponent for the first time in program history.
Seiko scores 25, San Diego State downs Utah State 85-75
January 26, 2023 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Adam Seiko's 25 points off of the bench helped San Diego State to an 85-75 victory against Utah State on Wednesday night.
Seiko shot 7 for 10 (7 for 9 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line for the Aztecs (16-4, 7-1 Mountain West Conference).
San Diego State beats Colorado State 82-76 in OT
January 19, 2023 GMTFORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Lamont Butler scored 19 points to help San Diego State beat Colorado State 82-76 Wednesday night.
Micah Parrish scored 15 points on 5-of-5 shooting, Matt Bradley added 14 points and seven assists and Darrion Trammell had 11 points for San Diego State (14-4, 5-2 Mountain West Conference).
House scores 29, Lobos beat No. 23 San Diego State 76-67
January 15, 2023 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Jaelen House scored 29 points, including three clutch 3-pointers down the stretch, and Jamal Mashburn Jr. had 22 for New Mexico, which used a 12-0 run to take control in beating No.
Bradley scores 17, No. 23 San Diego State beats Nevada 74-65
January 11, 2023 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Matt Bradley had 17 points and 10 rebounds and Lamont Butler added 15 points for No. 23 San Diego State, which beat Nevada 74-65 Tuesday night to take sole possession of first place in the Mountain West Conference.
Butler scores 23 as San Diego State takes down Wyoming 80-75
January 7, 2023 GMTLARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Lamont Butler's 23 points helped San Diego State defeat Wyoming 80-75 on Saturday night.
Butler shot 8 for 15, including 5 for 11 from beyond the arc, for the Aztecs (12-3, 3-0 Mountain West).
Pope and UCSD host Long Beach State
December 29, 2022 GMTUCSD Tritons (5-7) at Long Beach State Beach (6-6)
Long Beach, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Long Beach State -9; over/under is 141.5
Bradley scores 26, San Diego State tops Air Force 71-55
December 29, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Matt Bradley's 27 points helped San Diego State defeat Air Force 71-55 on Wednesday in a Mountain West Conference opener.
Bradley was 9 of 12 shooting, including 6 of 7 on 3-pointers for the Aztecs (10-3).
San Diego State hosts Pope and UCSD
December 20, 2022 GMTUCSD Tritons (5-6) at San Diego State Aztecs (8-3)
San Diego; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Diego State -22.5; over/under is 134.5
San Diego State hosts UCSD following Pope’s 20-point game
December 19, 2022 GMTUCSD Tritons (5-6) at San Diego State Aztecs (8-3)
San Diego; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: UCSD visits the San Diego State Aztecs after Bryce Pope scored 20 points in UCSD's 91-55 victory over the Occidental Tigers.
Parrish sparks San Diego State past Kennesaw State 88-54
December 13, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Micah Parrish scored 19 points off the bench and San Diego State rolled to an 88-54 victory over Kennesaw State on Monday.
Parrish was 8 of 13 shooting (3 for 7 from distance) for the Aztecs (8-3).
Purdue moves to No. 1 in AP Top 25, Alabama cracks top 5
December 12, 2022 GMTPurdue picked up wins over West Virginia, No. 15 Gonzaga and No. 12 Duke in consecutive weeks to win the Phil Knight Legacy tournament earlier in the season.
Wins over Hofstra and Nebraska last week, combined with a loss by Houston, were enough to move the Boilermakers to No.
Saint Mary’s beats No. 22 San Diego State 68-61 in Phoenix
December 11, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Aidan Mahaney scored 20 points, Alex Ducas added 17 and Saint Mary's knocked off No. 22 San Diego State 68-61 in the Jerry Colangelo Classic on Saturday.
Two of the nation’s best defensive teams got offensive early at the home of the NBA's Phoenix Suns before the Gaels (8-3) tightened up to take a nine-point second-half lead.
Ex-Bills punter Araiza won’t be charged in alleged gang rape
December 8, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza will not be charged in connection with an alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at an off-campus party last year when he played football for San Diego State University, prosecutors said Wednesday.