Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions @ San Diego State Aztecs
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
UAPB | 29 | 31 | 60 |
SDSU | 36 | 40 | 76 |
Watson hits 6 3-pointers as Aztecs open with 76-60 win
SAN DIEGO -- Devin Watson made a career-high six 3-pointers and the senior guard scored 20 points as San Diego State opened its season with a 76-60 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday night.
Three other returning Aztecs also scored in double figures: Jalen McDaniels with 15, Jeremy Hemsley 14 and Matt Mitchell 10. The Aztecs shot 43 percent bolstered by 12-of-27 3-point shooting, including 8 of 15 in the second half.
SDSU led by as many as 10 in the first half and were up 36-29 at halftime. The Golden Lions cut the lead to two after Terrance Banyard opened the second half with a 3-pointer and a dunk. A 9-0 run put the Aztecs up 54-38 before a 12-0 run, which included 3-pointers by Mitchell, Hemsley and Watson, gave SDSU a comfortable 23-point advantage with 4:48 remaining.
Martayeous McKnight led the Lions with 29 points on 12-of-26 shooting, including five 3-pointers.
Game Information
San Diego, CA
Referee:Michael Irving
Referee:Steve Olson
Referee:Bill Vinovich
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-3 | - | 17-13 |
| Florida A&M | 10-7 | 4 | 13-15 |
| Texas Southern | 10-7 | 4 | 12-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 9-7 | 4.5 | 16-13 |
| Southern | 9-7 | 4.5 | 13-16 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 9-7 | 4.5 | 12-17 |
| Jackson State | 8-8 | 5.5 | 9-20 |
| Prairie View A&M | 8-9 | 6 | 13-17 |
| Alabama State | 7-9 | 6.5 | 10-19 |
| Grambling | 6-10 | 7.5 | 12-17 |
| Alcorn State | 6-10 | 7.5 | 7-21 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-14 | 11.5 | 3-27 |
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 13-4 | - | 23-5 |
| New Mexico | 13-5 | 0.5 | 22-7 |
| San Diego State | 13-5 | 0.5 | 19-9 |
| Nevada | 11-6 | 2 | 19-9 |
| Grand Canyon | 11-6 | 2 | 18-10 |
| Colorado State | 10-8 | 3.5 | 19-10 |
| Boise State | 10-8 | 3.5 | 18-11 |
| UNLV | 9-8 | 4 | 14-14 |
| Wyoming | 7-11 | 6.5 | 16-13 |
| Fresno State | 6-12 | 7.5 | 12-17 |
| San José State | 3-15 | 10.5 | 8-21 |
| Air Force | 0-18 | 13.5 | 3-26 |
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