Sun Dec 01 06:00:00 UTC 2024: ## San Diego State Upsets No. 6 Houston in Overtime Thriller
**LAS VEGAS, NV** – San Diego State pulled off a stunning upset Saturday, defeating No. 6 Houston 73-70 in an overtime thriller at the Players Era Festival. Miles Byrd led the Aztecs with 18 points, including crucial free throws in the final seconds of regulation to force overtime. Jared Coleman-Jones added 16 points, while Nick Boyd’s 12 points, all scored in the second half, proved vital in the comeback victory.
Houston, who lost to No. 9 Alabama in overtime earlier in the tournament, was led by Emanuel Sharp’s 23 points and L.J. Cryer’s 21. Despite leading for much of the game, including a 36-25 second-half advantage, the Cougars couldn’t hold off the Aztecs’ late surge.
A back-and-forth overtime period saw Byrd’s reverse layup and Boyd’s driving layup give San Diego State the decisive edge in the final minute. Though Magoon Gwath’s free throw and Cryer’s missed three-pointer sealed the win, Coleman-Jones’s clutch shot late in regulation kept the Aztecs in contention.
The victory improves San Diego State’s record to 4-2, while Houston falls to 4-3. The game showcased the Aztecs’ resilience and ability to overcome a significant deficit against a highly-ranked opponent.
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