San Diego St defeats Nevada 68-73
San Diego St Edges Nevada in Thrilling Comeback Victory
In a dramatic turn of events, the San Diego State Aztecs (Away) outlasted the Nevada Wolf Pack (Home) 73-68 on Tuesday night at Lawlor Events Center. The visiting team's stunning comeback from a two-point deficit at halftime will be remembered for a long time in this conference matchup.
The home crowd had given Nevada a sense of urgency, leading by as many as 12 points in the first half. But San Diego State adjusted their strategy and made several key adjustments to turn the tide of the game. By halftime, the Aztecs trailed just two points (36-34) but showed signs of life.
In the second half, the home team's momentum began to wane as San Diego State took control, outscoring Nevada 39-32. Miles Byrd led the charge for the visiting team with 14 points, including a crucial 3-pointer that sealed the win for San Diego St.
BJ Davis also contributed significantly to the Aztecs' victory, grabbing seven rebounds and scoring ten points. The two players combined for 24 points in the second half alone.
San Diego State's defense stiffened as they held Nevada to just 18 points off turnovers in the second half, compared to 11 for the visiting team. This significant difference in points off turnovers ultimately led to San Diego St's decisive victory.
The turning point of the game came at halftime, when the Aztecs decided to change their defensive approach and focus on forcing Nevada into difficult shots instead of relying solely on blocks. The shift paid off as they stifled the Wolf Pack's offense down the stretch, allowing San Diego State to pull away for good.
Nevada's Elijah Price led the team in scoring with 17 points but struggled from beyond the arc, going just 0-for-1 from three-point range. Despite his efforts, Nevada was unable to overcome the Aztecs' late-game surge.
The win propels San Diego St back into contention for a top spot in the conference standings, while a tough road ahead awaits Nevada as they try to regroup and bounce back from this heartbreaking loss.
San Diego State's 73-68 victory over Nevada serves as a testament to their resilience and determination.