March 8, 2017
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LAS VEGAS -
Final Score: San Diego State 62, UNLV 52 (OT)
Records: San Diego State: 18-13 overall; UNLV 11-21
Next Game: Thursday, March 9, vs. [3] Boise State, 8:30 p.m. PT; MW Quarterfinal Round, Thomas & Mack Center; Las Vegas; CBSSN
Team Notes
- San Diego State overcame its largest second-half deficit (21 points) to win since at least the 1996-97 season.
- The Aztecs rallied to win from a 21-point deficit, its largest deficit overcome in a win since trailing by 22 (28-6, 11:15 left in first half) against Green Bay on Nov. 20, 2010).
- San Diego State overcame an 18-point first half deficit, the largest deficit ever overcome to win in Mountain West tournament history.
- SDSU went on a 14-0 run in the second half over a period of 3 minutes, 38 seconds after scoring just 14 points the entire first half (20 minutes).
- The 14-0 run was tied for the third longest by the Aztecs this season.
- San Diego State played in an overtime game in the MW conference tournament for the first time since beating Wyoming, 69-64, in the 2006 MW Championship game. The Aztecs are 2-0 all-time in overtime in the MW tournament.
- San Diego State improved to 21-2 over its last 23 overtime games.
- SDSU defeats UNLV for a series-best 11th consecutive time, with seven of those victories during the streak coming at Thomas & Mack Center.
- The seven consecutive San Diego State wins at UNLV are a Mountain West record for most consecutive road victories by one league team over a conference opponent.
- The 11-game overall win streak against UNLV is tied for the second-longest active streak for SDSU against any team, trailing only La Verne (13). SDSU's last game with La Verne was Feb. 26, 1938. San Diego State also has 11-game active winning streaks against UC Riverside and UC San Diego.
- The 11-game overall win streak vs. UNLV is also tied for the longest active win streak against a team in the Mountain West (also Colorado State vs. Air Force).
- The Aztecs have won the last seven matchups between the teams in postseason play.
- SDSU is now the most successful program in the history of the Mountain West tournament. The Aztecs own a 26-13 record, surpassing UNLV's 26-14 mark. It is worth noting that the Runnin' Rebels have played 33 of its 40 all-time tournament games at home.
- San Diego State has eliminated UNLV from the Mountain West tournament in three of the past four seasons.
- SDSU has handed UNLV three of its last four MW tournament losses and six of its last nine MW tourney setbacks.
- Since the beginning of the 2013-14 season, the Aztecs are 7-0 vs. UNLV at Thomas & Mack while the rest of the nation is 20-47.
- San Diego State wins its opening game of the conference tournament for the 10th consecutive season.
- Tomorrow, SDSU will play in the quarterfinal round. The Aztecs have won their last nine quarterfinal round games.
- San Diego State improved to 45-16 in its last 61 March games.
Half-by-Half Comparison
- First Half / Second Half
- Points: 14 / 36
- - FG pct: 14.8 (4-for-27) / 42.3 (11-for-26)
- 3-PT FG pct.: 0.0 (0-for-7) / 66.7 (4-for-6)
- Assists: 1 / 7
- Turnovers: 11 / 5
- Steals: 0 / 4
Player Notes
Malik Pope ââ'¬" 13 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocked shots, 2 assists
Had his second double-double of the season and sixth of his career… Reached double figures in scoring for the 11th time this year and 27th time of his career… Led the team in scoring (tied) for the fifth time this season and 12th time of his career… Tied a career high with 12 rebounds… Led the team in rebounds for the 10th time this year and 20th time of his career… Became the first Aztec to record at least 13 points, 12 rebounds, two blocked shots and two assists in a MW tournament game… Is averaging 13.6 points and 7.2 rebounds over his last five MW tournament games.
Trey Kell ââ'¬" 13 points, 7 rebounds, 1 blocked shot, 3 assists, 2 steals
Reached double-figures in scoring for the 22nd time this season and 56th time of his career… Led the team in scoring (tied) for the 12th time this year and 28th time of his career… Had seven rebounds and now has 28 (9.3 avg.) over his last three games.
D'Erryl Williams ââ'¬" 8 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists
Had a season-high eight points, one off a career high… Came into the game with eight points over his last 11 games combined… Tied a season high with three assists… Set career highs in free throws (4) and free-throw attempts (5)… Tied a season high with two field goals.
Valentine Izundu ââ'¬" 8 points, 3 rebounds, 5 blocked shots
Had a season-high five blocked shots… The five blocks were the most ever by an Aztec in the Mountain West tournament and tied for the fifth most in any Mountain West tournament game.