SAN DIEGO — In an intense basketball showdown, Nicholas Boyd propelled San Diego State to a triumphant 73-65 victory over New Mexico on Tuesday night. Delivering an impressive performance, Boyd notched 17 points, snared seven rebounds, and made six assists, helping the Aztecs build their season record to 19-7 and 12-5 in the Mountain West Conference.
Contributing to the Aztecs’ victory, Miles Byrd tallied 13 points, alongside nine rebounds and three crucial steals. Meanwhile, Jared Coleman-Jones contributed 12 points, shooting 5-for-10, including a notable 1-for-3 from three-point range.
New Mexico, holding a record of 22-6 and 14-3 in the conference, saw significant input from Donovan Dent, who delivered an outstanding 26 points and seven assists. Jovan Milicevic supported the effort with 16 points, while Filip Borovicanin added to the score with nine points and also collected six rebounds.
San Diego State clinched the lead at the 10:37 mark in the first half and refused to let go. Boyd’s effort was instrumental in the first half, scoring nine points to help secure a 33-29 lead by halftime. In the second half, the Aztecs extended a slender four-point lead into a commanding 12-point cushion with an 8-0 run, marking a 61-49 lead with 6:38 remaining.
Looking ahead, both teams are slated for more action on Saturday. San Diego State will face Wyoming in an away game, while New Mexico will host a matchup against Air Force.
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