The San Diego State women's basketball team fell to No. 21/19 UNLV in the 2024 Mountain West Women's Basketball Championship title game, with UNLV pulling away for a 66-49 win after an 11-0 run in the fourth quarter led to the Aztecs trailing by 16 points.

The Big Picture

The Aztecs initially led in the first quarter but struggled to maintain their advantage, ultimately losing to UNLV in a game where they were outscored decisively in the final period.

By the Numbers
  • The Aztecs' senior Abby Prohaska led the team with 13 points and five rebounds.
  • Kim Villalobos contributed with eight assists, six points, two steals, and a block.
  • Jada Lewis and Adryana Quezada added nine and eight points, respectively.
  • Kim Villalobos tied a career-high with eight assists and surpassed 1,000 points for her career.
State of Play
  • UNLV's 11-0 run in the fourth quarter was a turning point that secured their victory.
  • San Diego State struggled with their shooting percentage in critical moments of the game.
  • Kim Villalobos and Adryana Quezada were recognized for their performance by being named to the All-Tournament Team.
  • The Aztecs making it to the championship game for the first time since 2013 signals a positive development for the team.
Bottom Line

The San Diego State women's basketball team faced a tough loss to UNLV in the Mountain West Championship title game, showing potential with players like Abby Prohaska and Kim Villalobos but falling short in the decisive moments, marking a significant achievement in reaching the championship game after nearly a decade.