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No. 6/4 SDSU-No. 7/7 BYU Postgame Notes

No. 6/4 SDSU-No. 7/7 BYU Postgame NotesNo. 6/4 SDSU-No. 7/7 BYU Postgame Notes

Feb. 26, 2011

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Final Score: No. 7/7 Brigham Young 80, No. 6/4 San Diego State 67
Records: San Diego State: 27-2, 12-2 MWC; Brigham Young: 27-2, 13-1 MWC
Next Game: Tuesday, March 1, at Wyoming | Arena-Auditorium | 8 p.m. MT/7 p.m. PT | The Mtn. | AM 600 KOGO

GENERAL TEAM NOTES

  • Despite the loss, San Diego State is still tied with Brigham Young with the most victories (27) in the nation. Duke and Kansas, however, play later on today.
  • SDSU had its home winning streak snapped at 18 games, the second-longest streak in program history (22, from Jan. 29, 1966 to Jan. 5, 1968). The Aztecs entered today with the nation's sixth-longest active home court win streak.
  • San Diego State had its seven-game winning streak snapped. The school record for consecutive wins of 20 was set when the Aztecs won their first 20 games of this season.
  • Despite the loss, SDSU has won 27 of its last 29 games (27-2), 32 of its last 35 (32-3) and 36 of its last 40 (36-4)

PLAYER NOTES

  • Kawhi Leonard (17 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals) - Recorded his 20th double-double of the season and the 37th of his career... He has six double-doubles in his last seven games... Produced his 25th double-figure scoring game of the season and the 49th of his career... Leonard has reached double figures in scoring seven straight games... Led the team in rebounding for the 21st time this season... Has averaged 19.5 points and 14.0 rebounds in two games against the Cougars this season.
  • Chase Tapley (11 points, 3 steals) - Has a three-point field goal in a career-best nine consecutive games... Reached double figures for the 11th time this season and the 24th time in his career.
  • Billy White (10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists) - Recorded his 12th double-figure scoring game of the season and the 57th of his career... The double-figure scoring effort was his first since scoring 15 vs. Utah at Viejas Arena.
  • James Rahon (10 points, 3 assists, 2-for-3 3FG's) - Posted his 15th straight game with at least one three-point field, which extends his career long streak... Produced his 10th double-figure scoring game of the season.
  • Malcolm Thomas (9 points, 11 rebounds) - For the 10th time this season, he grabbed at least 10 rebounds in a game... He has reached double figures in rebounding for the second straight game.