After raising the Final Four banner Monday, this Aztecs team is eager to make its own name.

Source: https://rapidcityjournal.com/sports/college/byu-expects-street-fight-with-no-17-san-diego-state/article_684487bf-c1c3-55b3-83d1-79baf74f99b7.html

After taking a nine point lead with about 11 minutes left, the Crimson Tide unraveled as star freshman Brandon Miller missed 16-of-19 shots in the 71-64 loss to the Aztecs.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/03/24/march-madness-alabama-houston-eliminated-first-time-ever-no-no-1-seeds-make-elite-eight/

After the leadoff batter doubled to open the inning, Light got the next batter to groundout to short, before a single up the middle brought home the Lobos first run of the night with one out in the top of the seventh, and the Aztecs led 4-1.

Source: http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/sdsu-softballs-allie-light-leads-aztecs-past-new-mexico-4-1

And last year, well, the Aztecs don’t like to talk about last year.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/aztecs/story/2023-03-25/aztecs-face-familiar-foe-creighton-in-elite-eight

And the Aztecs are not taking a second for granted.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/01/sports/ncaabasketball/san-diego-state.html

Bradley reentered the game, and the Aztecs immediately sparked a 20-8 run that brought the Aztecs faithful who made the trip to Houston back to life.

Source: https://thedailyaztec.com/113094/sports/on-the-night-the-butler-was-the-hero-bradley-does-the-heavy-lifting/

Bradley reentered the game, and the Aztecs immediately sparked a 20-8 run that brought the Aztecs faithful who made the trip to Houston back to life.

Source: https://thedailyaztec.com/113094/sports/on-the-night-the-butler-was-the-hero-bradley-does-the-heavy-lifting/

Butler stepped back to create a little room and hit a jumper that sent the Aztecs racing out onto the floor, and into Monday’s championship game against UConn.

Source: https://www.canyon-news.com/butlers-buzzer-beater-sends-san-diego-state-to-national-title/168769

Coming off a tough loss away to Nevada last Tuesday, the San Diego State Aztecs hosted Boise State in arguably their biggest game of the season.

Source: https://thedailyaztec.com/112520/sports/sdsu-takes-sole-place-atop-the-mountain-west-after-20-point-rout-of-boise-state-at-home/

Creighton averaged 77 points per game this season and were ranked 21st in the nation in KenPom’s offensive efficiency, and the Aztecs held them to just 56 points on Sunday.

Source: https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2023/3/27/23657361/final-four-mens-ncaa-tournament-connecticut-fau-san-diego-state-miami

Creighton vs. San Diego State came down to a controversial call that pushed the Aztecs into Final FourA tough game between Creighton and San Diego State comes down to a whistle, but was it the right call?

Source: https://www.sbnation.com/2023/3/27/23628879/potential-landing-spots-for-lamar-jackson-ranked

Hawaii also has next week off before facing the Aztecs.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/aztecs/story/2023-09-30/san-diego-state-aztecs-football-notebook-sdsu-offensive-lineman-joey-wright-wide-receiver-darius-de-los-reyes-latest-players-to-leave-program

Here’s a player-by-player look at the new Aztecs.

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However, SDSU wouldn’t see as much success for the rest of the match as the Torerros maintained statistical advantage in kills, digs, and team blocks to win over the Aztecs.

Source: https://thedailyaztec.com/114443/covid-19/sports-ovid-19/the-history-of-the-city-championship-sdsu-versus-usd-through-the-years/

In three of the last four years, the Aztecs have ranked in the top 10 in KenPom adjusted defensive efficiency.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/2023-final-four-san-diego-state-rides-formula-of-defense-physicality-and-toughness

Keshad Johnson scored six points for the Aztecs early in the second half and Parrish’s putback tied it at 45.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/01/house-scores-29-lobos-beat-no-23-san-diego-state-76-67/

Like the artistry and materials, the Aztecs worshipped gods collected from a variety of cultures.

Source: https://www.coloradohometownweekly.com/2023/10/12/a-look-at-the-history-dia-de-los-muertos-and-its-longstanding-presence-in-the-area/

Mayden’s legs saved the Aztecs time and again.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/aztecs/story/2023-09-02/san-diego-state-aztecs-sdsu-football-vs-idaho-state-jalen-mayden-jaylon-armstead-cedarious-barfield-noah-tumblin-dez-malone

Moore’s 24-yard completion to receiver Logan Loya in the end zone with 1:20 left in the second quarter helped the Bruins take a 28-10 lead into the locker room at halftime and eventually put the game out of reach for the Aztecs.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/09/09/dante-moore-leads-ucla-football-past-san-diego-state/

Next up for the Aztecs is the Mountain West title game tomorrow at 3 p.m. It is the Aztecs’ sixth straight appearance in the title game and the 13th time in the last 15 years.

Source: https://thedailyaztec.com/112868/sports/aztec-mens-basketball-shutdown-moore-and-the-spartans-64-49-in-mountain-west-semifinal/