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San Diego State Stuns No. 21 Creighton with Dominant 71-53 Victory

The Aztecs' strong defense and balanced scoring secured an upset win in the Players Era Festival opener in Las Vegas.

  • San Diego State's BJ Davis led the team with a career-high 18 points and nine rebounds, showcasing his growth this season.
  • The Aztecs' defense forced eight steals and turned them into 13 points, holding Creighton to just 33.8% shooting from the field.
  • San Diego State's bench outscored Creighton's reserves 18-7, with contributions from Pharaoh Compton and others.
  • Creighton's Pop Isaacs scored 18 points in front of a hometown Las Vegas crowd, while teammate Jackson McAndrew recorded a double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds.
  • The Aztecs snapped a two-game losing streak against ranked teams and will face Oregon next, while Creighton is set to play No. 23 Texas A&M in the tournament.
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