The San Diego State Aztecs and New Mexico Lobos square off in the MWC Tournament. The teams square off Monday for the first time this season.

San Diego State guard Miles Byrd attempts to dunk against New Mexico guard Kayde Dotson during their game at Viejas Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 in San Diego, CA. The home (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

• The UC San Diego men led wire-to-wire Saturday night in a 68-57 win at UC Davis to advance directly to Friday’s Big West Tournament semifinals in Henderson, Nev., as the No. 1 seed. Tyler McGhie led the Tritons with 18 points. Nordin Kapic scored 16 and Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones had 15 as UCSD went 10 for 25 from 3-point range.

Following a week that included a win over Fresno State and a loss to Utah State, San Diego State remains at No. 42 in the KenPom college basketball rankings. Th

Playing without star forward Magoon Gwath for the first full game this season, San Diego State found a way to overcome, beating Mountain West leader New Mexico,

State may have hit the court shorthanded Tuesday, but even without Magoon Gwath they took command to beat New Mexico.

BOTTOM LINE: San Diego State hosts New Mexico trying to prolong its four-game home winning streak. The Aztecs have gone 10-3 in home games. San Diego State is the top team in the MWC in team defense, allowing 63.1 points while holding opponents to 37.3% shooting.

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