Senior guard Devin Watson attempts a layup during the Aztecs 65-60 victory over CSUN on Jan. 1 at Viejas Arena.
San Diego State men’s basketball needed a second half surge to emerge victorious over Cal State Northridge, 65-60, on New Year’s Day at Viejas Arena.
SDSU (8-5) trailed by 19 points with just over 15 minutes to play, but ended the game on a 38-14 run, including a 7-0 run in the final two minutes, to secure the win over its Big West opponent.
“The team showed its grit,” head coach Brian Dutcher said. “They bowed their back, they fought through frustration, they believed in themselves and they came out with a hard-fought victory.