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San Diego State University (SDSU) Aztecs (8-4, 2-0) are set to face the Boise State Broncos (9-4, 1-1) at Viejas Arena this Saturday at 7 p.m. The Aztecs lead the overall series 20-14, but Boise State has been a tough opponent recently, winning 7 of the last 10 matchups. Boise State, despite early-season struggles, has notable wins this season and boasts a deep, balanced roster led by Drew Fielder. They excel at defensive rebounding. SDSU, after comfortable wins against Air Force and San Jose State, faces a physical Boise State team. SDSU’s strength is its deep bench and strong three-point shooting, but a large rotation could lead to frustration. The game pits SDSU’s home dominance against Boise State’s road success.

News Article:

Aztecs Face Tough Mountain West Test Against Boise State

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego State Aztecs (8-4, 2-0) will host the Boise State Broncos (9-4, 1-1) at Viejas Arena this Saturday at 7 p.m. in a highly anticipated Mountain West Conference matchup. The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network and 760-AM.

While SDSU holds a 20-14 advantage in the all-time series, Boise State has proven to be a formidable opponent in recent years, winning 7 of the last 10 games. Last season, the Aztecs won both regular-season meetings before falling to the Broncos in the conference tournament quarterfinals.

Boise State, led by head coach Leon Rice, is looking to build on recent victories against St. Mary’s and New Mexico. Despite the loss of all-time leading scorer Tyson Degenhart, the Broncos feature a balanced roster with four players averaging double-digit points, including 6-11 transfer Drew Fielder (13.5 ppg). Their rebounding prowess is a key strength, ranking second nationally in defensive rebounding rate.

The Aztecs are coming off comfortable wins against Air Force and San Jose State, but this game represents their first true test in conference play. SDSU will need to contend with Boise State’s physical play and rebounding dominance. SDSU’s success hinges on its strong three-point shooting and the effectiveness of its deep bench.

Head coach Brian Dutcher is utilizing an 11-man rotation, which ranks among the highest in the nation for bench minutes and scoring. While this depth provides offensive firepower, it remains to be seen if this large rotation could lead to player frustrations.

The matchup highlights a clash of strengths: SDSU’s exceptional home record (124-18 since 2009-10) versus Boise State’s impressive road record (24-14 over the past five years).

Following Saturday’s game, the Aztecs will travel to Nevada for a Tuesday night contest.

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