Matt Mitchell only scored eight points in San Diego State’s quarterfinal win against Wyoming, his four free throws late did help secure the game for the Aztecs, but Mitchell knew he had to get himself going and step up in their semifinal game against Nevada.
After only scoring five points in the first half and making one of seven shots, Mitchell turned it on in the second half as he scored 15 straight points at the beginning of the second half, as he led the Aztecs to a 77-70 victory and advanced to the Mountain West championship game for the fourth straight year.