Men's Basketball

Aztecs Beat Cougars 71-61

Dec 21, 2002

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HOUSTON (AP) - Mike Mackell had 22 points to lead San Diego State to a 71-61 win over Houston on Saturday.

Aerick Sanders had a career-high 12 points and 14 rebounds, and Deandre Moore scored 10 points for San Diego State (5-3).

The Aztecs trailed 30-28 at halftime before going on a 23-7 run to take the lead in the second half.

Houston (2-5) went cold in the second half, shooting just 41 percent.

Louis Truscott led the Cougars with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Jeremee McGuire added 10 points on 4-of-4 shooting from the floor.