Daily Aztec · Nov 22, 2016
Pope returns and leads SDSU to a 77-65 win over Berkeley
Kelly Smiley, Photo EditorFinally fielding a whole lineup, San Diego State men’s basketball fought its way to a 77-65 win over UC Berkeley for its first win away from Viejas Arena this season.
SDSU trailed only once, coming after a three from freshman Charlie Moore gave the Golden Bears a 7-6 lead, and fought off a furious rally in the second half to win its fourth straight against the Bears, and push its record to 3-1 on the season.
After only playing eight Aztecs last game, head coach Steve Fisher revelled in the return of four key players, as nine Aztecs logged a minute on the floor in the first eight minutes of the contest.