It is easy to dismiss an opponent like Alabama State who was sporting a 345 RPI coming into this game. After three straight the losses the San Diego State basketball team could not afford to take any opponent lightly. On Monday night they did not. The Aztecs took the Hornets seriously from the tip to final whistle and left Viejas Arena with a 73-41 victory.
After three bad defensive showings San Diego State started to put things together. The Aztecs blocked seven shots and forced nine steals en route to holding Alabama State to 25% shooting from the field.