San Diego Showdown: Aztecs Edge Out Lobos in Tight Game

The Aztecs and Lobos battled it out in San Diego, with the Aztecs coming out on top. The game was intense, with both teams giving it their all. The Lobos, who had ties to San Diego, put up a good fight, but the Aztecs managed to hold on to their lead. The Aztecs' Miles Heide was a key player in the game. He's not known for his free-throw shooting, but he stepped up when it mattered most. With the game on the line, he made both of his free throws, sealing the win for the Aztecs. The Lobos had a chance to tie the game, but the Aztecs' Miles Byrd stole the ball, setting up the final shot. The Lobos' Uriah Tenette missed his shot, and the Aztecs' Reese Dixon-Waters grabbed the rebound and made both free throws to secure the win. The Aztecs' coach, Brian Dutcher, praised his team's mental toughness. They didn't play perfect basketball, but they were tough-minded and gave themselves a chance to win. The Lobos' coach, Eric Olen, took a gamble by fouling Heide, knowing he wasn't the best free-throw shooter. But Heide proved him wrong, making both shots.The Aztecs' Miles Byrd had a standout performance, with 21 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals, and four blocks. The Lobos' Tomislav Buljan led his team with 20 points and 14 rebounds. The Aztecs shot 49. 1% from the field and made seven more free throws than the Lobos. The Aztecs led by 13 points at halftime, but the Lobos fought back, cutting the lead to just four points in the final minutes. The Aztecs managed to hold on, thanks to Heide's clutch free throws and Byrd's steal. The Aztecs are now alone in first place in the Mountain West conference, with a record of 13-4. The Lobos fall to 14-4, 5-2 in the conference. The Aztecs' next game is against Grand Canyon, where they'll look to keep their winning streak alive.