Jan. 10, 2009
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Utah-SDSU Postgame Notes in PDF Format
Final Score: San Diego State 72, Utah 63
Records: San Diego State 12-3, 2-0 MWC; Utah 10-6; 1-1
RPI Entering Today: Utah 15, San Diego State 62
Next SDSU Game: Wednesday, Jan. 14 at Wyoming | Arena-Auditorium | 5 p.m. PT | The Mtn.
TEAM NOTES
* - San Diego State won its fifth consecutive game, matching its season-long winning streak. The Aztecs have not trailed during the second half of any game during the five-game winning streak.
* - San Diego State is 12-3 after 15 games, matching its best record after 15 games in the Division I era (39 seasons).
* - San Diego State has defeated Utah in four consecutive seasons for the first time in school history.
* - San Diego State has defeated Utah in Cox Arena for three consecutive times for the first time in school history.
* - San Diego State improves to 2-0 in conference play for the fifth time in the last seven seasons.
* - San Diego State has won six consecutive home games and won nine straight games against unranked teams at Cox Arena. The Aztecs have won 43 of their last 50 home games overall.
* - San Diego State held Utah to 63 points, 10.9 points below its season average of 73.9. The 63 points were the third-lowest output of the season for the Utes.
* - San Diego State outscored Utah in the paint, 44-24. It was the fifth straight game the Aztecs have won when outscoring the opposition in the paint.
* - The San Diego State starting backcourt of Richie Williams and D.J. Gay did not record a turnover in a combined 65 minutes of play., while picking up five steals together. It was the first time the duo played a game together without recording a turnover.
PLAYER NOTES
* - RYAN AMOROSO (17 points, 8 rebounds, 6-for-11 FG)
The senior reached double figures for the fifth time this season, the 23rd time in his SDSU career and the 32nd time in his career... He also led the team in rebounding for the third time this season and first since Nov. 29 against Hampton in the championship game of the Great Alaska Shootout.
* - D.J. Gay (11 points, 4 assists, 3 steals, 0 turnovers)
Reached double-figures in scoring for the fourth straight game and sixth time this season... The four consecutive games in double-figures is the longest streak of his career... Made a three-point field goal for the fifth consecutive game... Led the team in assists for the fourth time this season... His four assists were one short of his season high of five set against Fresno State... Also tied a career high with three steals (Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Dec. 29, 2008)... Did not record a turnover for the second straight game and fourth time this season.
* - LORRENZO WADE (11 points, 6 rebounds)
Making his first start of the season, Wade reached double figures for the third consecutive game and the fourth time this season... He now has 53 double-digit games in his career.
* - RICHIE WILLIAMS (8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 0 turnovers)
Tied a season high with six rebounds (Western Carolina and Arizona State)... Did not record a turnover for the first time since his sophomore season, Feb. 13, 2997 vs. UNLV... In his career, the Aztecs are 4-1 when he does not turnover the ball.