Six weeks ago, the San Diego Men’s Basketball Team became one of the most complete performances of the season when winning the Mountain West 76-68 conference in Boise State.
Aztecs (16-6, 9-4) were locked for all 40 minutes against Broncos (17-7, 9-4), which was not always the case with the San Diego state throughout the MWC game.
On Tuesday, the 69-66 victory in San Jose State, the Aztecs gave up 17 points in the first half before they reset. San Diego State also lags behind with double numbers in a home game with the Spartans (12-15, 5-10) and a recent victory over Wyoming (11-14, 4-10).
“It’s interesting, but … I think it’s not just this San Diego State Team, it’s only Division I basketball,” said Broncos’s chief coach Leon Rice. “Yes, this San Diego team had these swings. But they have always had this, every good team does. “
Broncos and the Aztecs will meet again at 8:00 pm Mountain Time on Saturday in San Diego. Both teams are at the NCAA tournament.
Is Boise State even the series series between MWC Powers?
According to the ESPN Basketball Basketball Basketball Index (BPI), San Diego State has a 60.6 percent chance of winning the match on Saturday. BPI gives Boise State 39.4 percent a chance to take revenge on the Aztecs.
Boise State, No. 46 in the NCAA NET ranking, won four straight matches to keep up with MWC New Mexico leaders (21-4, 13-1) and Utah (22-3, 12-2). Aggies and Lobos will meet at 2pm Sunday in Albukerke.
The bronze were effective at both ends of the court during their four games, with an average of 74.5 points per match offensive, while being handed over only 57.5 in defense.
Before the winning series, Boyz State fought through a 2-4 sections, while opponents packed Broncos for 71.7 points per game.
While San Diego State has been 5-1 in their last six games, the Aztecs have been largely impressive outside the road driving at Nevada 69-50.
The Aztecs won one point in the Air Force (3-22, 0-14), a two-point home win over Wyoming and a couple won three points over San Jose. Last Saturday, San Diego missed 68-63 road games in Colorado (15-9, 9-4).
Aztecs slipped to No. 53 in Net Rankings and entered the NCAA balloon on Saturday.
BPI Projection: San Diego State has 60.6 percent chance of winning
Betting odds: State San Diego -2.5
Time to play: 20:00 Mountain Time | Saturday, February 15
Location: Viejas Arena | San Diego, California
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TV channel: CBS Sports Network
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