In a game where the stake were SDSU taking a three and a half game lead in conference play, setting a San Diego State record for best start in Mountain West play and tying Utah for the best all-time start in MW play, tension was high.
The game was as easy as the stakes suggested it would be.
But the Aztecs managed a 78-71 victory at home over the University of New Mexico Lobos.
San Diego State was led by freshman guard Jeremy Hemsley who had 23 points, setting a new career high in points, with 10 points coming from thee free-throw line.