Aztecs hang on to beat Lobos team with local ties, stand alone in first place
San Diego Union-Tribune • • general
Key Points:
- San Diego State defeated New Mexico 83-79 at Viejas Arena, improving to 7-0 in Mountain West play and taking sole possession of first place after Utah State's loss.
- Miles Heide was pivotal in the final moments, making two crucial free throws despite a season free-throw percentage below 40%, following a strategic intentional foul by New Mexico.
- Miles Byrd led the Aztecs with 21 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals, and four blocks, delivering one of his best performances of the season.
- New Mexico rallied from a 15-point second-half deficit, led by Tomislav Buljan's 20 points and 14 rebounds, but ultimately fell short in a tightly contested
