San Diego St defeats Whittier 121-59
Whittier Falls Short in Dominant 121-59 Loss at San Diego State
The San Diego State Aztecs made a statement on Tuesday night, cruising to a convincing 121-59 victory over the visiting Whittier Poets at Viejas Arena.
The game was never close, with the Aztecs taking control early and building a commanding lead that would prove insurmountable. By halftime, San Diego State had outscored Whittier by 32 points, 62-30, setting the tone for what would be a disastrous second half.
Pharaoh Compton led the way for the Aztecs, scoring 21 points on an impressive 64.3% shooting clip from the field. He also hauled in eight rebounds and dished out one assist, demonstrating his all-around prowess.
Meanwhile, Whittier struggled to find its footing against the potent San Diego State defense. Bryce Whitaker was the Poets' top scorer, putting up 13 points on 50% shooting from the field, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Aztecs' dominance.
The game's statistics told a clear story of San Diego State's superiority. The Aztecs shot an impressive 60.0% from the field, including 41.0% from three-point range, while Whittier managed just 32.0%. San Diego State also outrebounded Whittier by 39, grabbing 60 boards to their opponents' 21.
The margin of victory was a staggering 62 points, with the Aztecs taking a 66-1 lead at one point in the second half. The largest lead of the game came when Compton scored on a layup, putting San Diego State up by 66 points with just over four minutes remaining.
San Diego State's advanced statistics were equally impressive, with an eFG% of 63.7%, a True Shooting Percentage of 65.5%, and an OREB% of 40.0%. The Aztecs' fast break points added another layer of depth to their dominating performance, as they outscored Whittier by 8 points in this area.
Whittier's loss serves as a reminder that the road ahead will be tough for the Poets, who face an uphill battle in their upcoming schedule. However, San Diego State's statement victory at home should have Aztecs fans feeling confident about the team's chances to compete with the best of the best in the conference.
For Whittier, this loss is a harsh reminder that it has its work cut out for it if it hopes to achieve success on the road against top-tier opponents. The Poets will need to regroup and refocus if they hope to mount a comeback or even compete with teams like San Diego State in the future.
In the end, the game was a dominating statement from San Diego State, one that will have fans talking for weeks to come.