San Diego, CA-The San Diego State women’s basketball team is off to an impressive start this season, showcasing their determination to prove themselves.
With a 62-51 victory over Idaho State on Monday evening, the Lady Aztecs improved their record to 3-0, while Idaho State fell to 1-2.
Head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson acknowledged that her team played with a bit of urgency at times but praised their ability to make crucial plays down the stretch. “We played a little sped up at times,” she remarked after the game. “But we made some plays when it mattered.”
The Aztecs controlled the game for most of the night but were unable to secure a decisive lead until the fourth quarter. During that crucial period, they held Idaho State scoreless for five minutes, helping to solidify their advantage.
Adryana Quezada led San Diego State with 13 points, including seven in the final quarter. Meghan Fiso also contributed with 11 points, hitting three three-pointers to support the team’s efforts.
Despite the loss, the Bengals remained competitive by capitalizing on offensive rebounds. They dominated the boards in the first half, leading 24-12 in total rebounds and outrebounding SDSU 10-2 on the offensive glass.
Entering the fourth quarter with just a two-point lead, the Aztecs tightened their defense, limiting Idaho State to 24% shooting while shooting an impressive 58% themselves. Notably, 15 of SDSU’s 18 points in the fourth quarter came from their post players.
Stat of the Game:
The Aztecs were significantly outrebounded on the offensive glass, 19-5, which allowed Idaho State to attempt 16 more field goals than San Diego State.
Note:
This marks the first time since the 2017-18 season that the Aztecs have started the year with a 3-0 record.
Next Up:
San Diego State will host San Francisco on Saturday at 1 p.m. as they look to continue their strong start.
