San Diego State looked to rebound from their upset loss to Utah State three days earlier with a matchup against the University of New Mexico Lobos (8-14, 1-9 Mountain West Conference).
Head coach Brian Dutcher said this was a critical game for the Aztecs.
“After Utah State, it was important we came out and we played well,” Dutcher said. “We know what’s down the road ahead with Colorado State on Friday, so this was a critical game for us to try to build a little momentum going into that game.”
The Aztecs (12-5, 4-2 MWC) got on the board early and often.