| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDSU | 30 | 41 | 71 |
| SJSU | 27 | 32 | 59 |
San Diego State holds off San Jose State 71-59
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Jalen McDaniels scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead San Diego State to a 71-59 win over San Jose State on Saturday night.
McDaniels hit all 10 of his free throw attempts and was 3 for 7 from the field. Max Montana added 15 points, all from 3-point range, Matt Mitchell had 12 points and Devin Watson 10 for San Diego State (17-10, 9-7 Mountain West Conference).
Midway through the second half, San Jose State (3-24, 0-16) pulled to within a bucket, 45-43, on a pair of free throws from Keith Fisher III but it was as close as the Spartans got.
The Aztecs, who never trailed, quickly retook control with an 11-2 run capped with one of Montana's 3-pointers and later stretched the advantage to double figures for good with a dunk from McDaniels to make it 62-52 with four minutes remaining. It was San Diego State's fourth-straight win.
Fisher led the Spartans with 21 points and Jaycee Hillsman had 10 points with seven rebounds and five assists.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Randy Heimerman
- Ryan Holmes
- Nate Harris
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 5-0 | - | 15-1 |
| New Mexico | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Boise State | 4-1 | 1 | 12-4 |
| Colorado State | 3-1 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
| UNLV | 3-1 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
| San Diego State | 2-1 | 2 | 9-3 |
| Wyoming | 2-3 | 3 | 9-7 |
| Air Force | 0-3 | 4 | 3-11 |
| Nevada | 0-4 | 4.5 | 8-7 |
| San José State | 0-5 | 5 | 7-10 |
| Fresno State | 0-5 | 5 | 4-12 |
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