Men's Basketball

Big First Half Powers Aztecs to NIT Rout

Big First Half Powers Aztecs to NIT RoutBig First Half Powers Aztecs to NIT Rout

March 17, 2009

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SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Lorrenzo Wade had 20 points and 10 rebounds as San Diego State beat Weber State 65-49 in the first round of the NIT on Tuesday.

San Diego State (24-9) coasted to the win after a 22-4 run in the first half helped the Aztecs take a 39-17 halftime lead.

The Aztecs (24-9) will play the winner of Wednesday's Kansas State-Illinois State game Friday night.

San Diego State, which finished second in the Mountain West Conference, matched the school record for most wins in a season.

Kellen McCoy led Weber State (21-10) with 14 points. The Wildcats were the Big Sky Conference regular season champions.