San Diego State, the top seed, clinched a significant victory in the 2026 Mountain West Championship by overcoming a 5-0 deficit to defeat No. 5 seed New Mexico 11-6. The Aztecs scored 10 runs in a dominant stretch from the fourth to the sixth innings, propelled by performances from Zane Kelly and Adam Magpoc. SDSU will move forward in the winner’s bracket, facing either Washington State or Air Force next.

By the Numbers
  • San Diego State scored 10 unanswered runs from the fourth to the sixth inning.
  • Zane Kelly had a three-run double, while Adam Magpoc contributed three hits and three RBIs.
  • The Aztecs improved to 11-0 this season when scoring 10 or more runs.
  • SDSU has hit 58 home runs so far this season, the second-highest since 2001.
State of Play
  • SDSU advances in the winner’s bracket and will face the winner of the Washington State vs. Air Force matchup.
  • The Aztecs have a strong record of 27-3 when leading after six innings.
  • New Mexico will move to the elimination bracket after the loss.
What's Next

As the tournament progresses, the Aztecs aim to maintain momentum against a strong opponent in the next round, vying for their first conference tournament title since 2018.

Bottom Line

San Diego State's comeback victory not only underscores their resilience but also positions them as a formidable contender in the Mountain West Championship, armed with a potent offense and solid pitching staff.