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Byrd’s Defense, Davis’ Late Jumper Lift SDSU Over New Mexico to Seize Mountain West Lead

The victory moved San Diego State into sole first place in the Mountain West following Utah State’s loss to Grand Canyon.

Overview

  • San Diego State beat New Mexico 83-79 at Viejas Arena, with BJ Davis hitting the go-ahead jumper with 10 seconds left.
  • Miles Byrd led with 21 points, tied a career high with four blocks, and had three steals including a late takeaway that set up the winner.
  • The result put the Aztecs at 13-4 overall and 7-0 in conference for first place after Utah State fell to Grand Canyon.
  • New Mexico rallied behind Tomislav Buljan, who posted 20 points and 14 rebounds with 18 and 10 coming in the second half as the Lobos repeatedly cut the deficit.
  • SDSU leveraged a 22-of-30 night at the line and late free throws from Reese Dixon-Waters, got double figures from Pharaoh Compton (12) and Taj DeGourville (11), and saw Magoon Gwath limited after an early collision.