Daily Aztec · Dec 3, 2020
Three observations: Aztecs use 36-4 first half run to beat St. Katherine
Senior forward Matt Mitchell faces UC Irvine sophomore forward JC Butler during the Aztecs’ 77-58 win over the Anteaters on Nov. 27 at Viejas Arena.San Diego State men’s basketball defeated the University of St. Katherine Firebirds 83-41 on Dec. 2 at Viejas Arena.
Even though the score indicated a blowout, the game was tight within the first nine minutes.
The Aztecs (3-0) only led the Firebirds by one at the 11:13 mark. However, they finished the final ten minutes of the first half with a 36-4 run.
That run led the Aztecs to a 48-16 halftime lead, and they outscored the Firebirds by ten in the second half, leading to a 42-point victory.
Here are three observations from tonight’s game.