Aztecs Face Colorado State: Potential Trap Game on Wednesday Night

The San Diego State Aztecs will face the Colorado State Rams in a highly anticipated matchup on Wednesday night. The game is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. at Viejas Arena and will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1 and 760-AM.

Matchup Overview

• Records: SDSU is currently 14-5 overall and 8-1 in the Mountain West Conference. CSU stands at 12-8, with a 3-6 conference record.
• Series History: SDSU leads the all-time series 53-45 and has secured six of the last eight victories against CSU.

Recent Performance

Both teams have experienced mixed success this season. The Rams started strong with a 9-2 record in nonconference play, featuring three significant victories against teams ranked in Kenpom’s top 100, including Wichita State and Colorado. However, in the Mountain West Conference, they have struggled with a 3-6 record.

Despite these challenges, Colorado State’s performance can be misleading. They have faced tough competition, with six conference games against teams in the upper half of the standings. In their most recent game, they lost to Utah State by just four points, despite committing 21 turnovers.

Key Players

• Kyle Jorgensen: The leading scorer for Colorado State, averaging 13.4 points per game. He scored 24 points in the last match against Utah State.
• Brandon Rechsteiner: Contributes 12.2 points per game.
• Josh Pascarelli: Averages 12.1 points.
• Carey Booth: Adds 10.9 points to the scoreboard.

The Rams excel at shooting from beyond the arc, averaging 11.3 three-pointers per game and maintaining a 48.6% success rate in their last three outings. They rank second nationally with a 41.3% shooting percentage from three-point range.

Aztecs’ Strategy

For the Aztecs, this game presents a challenge as they look to avoid an upset against a resurgent Colorado State team. Following a solid victory against UNLV, the Aztecs aim to keep their momentum as they prepare for a crucial game against Utah State later in the week.

San Diego State has a strong record in three-point defense, but they face a Colorado State team capable of exploiting any weaknesses. A win for the Aztecs would solidify their position at the top of the Mountain West Conference, moving them to 9-1.

Conclusion and Upcoming Games

This matchup is a classic trap game for the Aztecs. Positioned just before a significant clash against Utah State, it’s critical for SDSU to remain focused. The game will start at 7:30 p.m., part of a stretch of non-traditional game times for the Aztecs.

After the matchup with Colorado State, SDSU will travel to face Utah State on Saturday at 10 a.m. PST, a game broadcasting on CBS.