Jaedon LeDee's 27 points, including 21 in the second half, and 11 rebounds led No. 20 San Diego State to a 72-64 victory over San Jose State, maintaining their position in the tight Mountain West Conference race. The Aztecs have now beaten the Spartans 13 consecutive times, remaining just behind the conference co-leaders Utah State and Boise State. The win sets the stage for the Aztecs' upcoming games against UNLV and a season-ending matchup with Boise State on March 8.

By the Numbers
  • San Diego State's record: 22-7 overall, 11-5 in the conference
  • Jaedon LeDee's stats: 27 points, 11 rebounds, including 21 points in the second half
State of Play
  • San Diego State remains in The Associated Press Top 25 for a second consecutive week, dropping just one spot despite recent results
  • Upcoming games: San Jose State is set to play UNLV, while SDSU visits UNLV next Tuesday
Bottom Line

Jaedon LeDee's dominant performance, along with San Diego State's ability to stay in the thick of the conference race, sets the stage for crucial upcoming matchups against UNLV and Boise State, solidifying the Aztecs' position in the conference standings.