Feb. 8, 2015
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San Diego State-Boise State Postgame Notes
Final Score: Boise State 61, (RV/RV) San Diego State 46
Records: (RV/RV) San Diego State 18-6 (8-3 MW), Boise State 17-6 (7-3 MW)
Next Game: Wednesday, Feb. 11, vs. Wyoming, Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl, 8 p.m. MT, CBS Sports Network
Big Picture Notes
- San Diego State's three-game winning streak is snapped as Boise State wins its seventh consecutive game.
- The Aztecs are tied for the Mountain West Conference lead with Wednesday's opponent, Wyoming. SDSU and UW are a half-game ahead of Boise State (7-3) and a full-game ahead of Colorado State (7-4).
Series Notes
- The loss snaps San Diego State's three-game win streak in the series.
- The Aztecs are now 2-2 lifetime against the Broncos in Taco Bell Arena.
- After tonight, San Diego State leads the all-time series with Boise State, 8-2.
- The teams will meet again in San Diego on Feb. 28.
Game Notes
- San Diego State trailed by 17 points (27-10) in the first half and by 14 points early in the second half (32-18 and 34-20) before utilizing a 10-0 run to cut the deficit to four points, 34-30, with 15:01 to play.
- The Aztecs enjoyed a 37-28 advantage on the glass. The loss snaps a six-game winning streak and drops SDSU to 13-3 this season when owning an advantage in the category.
- San Diego State forced just six turnovers and was -7 in turnover differential. SDSU is 5-6 this season when committing more turnovers than its opponent.
- Boise State made just eight two-point field goals in the game and was 8-for-20 (40.0 percent) inside the arc.
- San Diego State's two three-point field goals match a season low and the 10.5 percent from beyond the arc is a season low.
- The Aztecs made season low four free throws and matched a season low by attempting only eight free throws.
- San Diego State's six points off the bench are a season low.
Player Notes
JJ O'Brien - team-high 16 points, game-high 10 rebounds, game-high 3 assists
The senior recorded his third double-double of the season and the eighth of his career... He reached double figures for the sixth time in seven games, the 13th time this season and the 40th time in his career... He reached double figures in rebounds for the third time this season and the 13th time in his career... He has 34 points in his last two games (17.0 ppg), and 86 points in his last seven games (12.3 ppg)... He led the team in scoring for the fourth time this season (second game in a row), rebounds for the eighth time this season and assists for the 11th time this season.
Winston Shepard - 12 points, 6 rebounds
Shepard scored 12 points, including 10 after intermission... He was 6-for-11 from the field, including 5-for-7 in the second half... His six rebounds were the second highest total on the team... His 12 points were his highest total since scoring a season-high 20 against New Mexico (Jan. 6)... He has 25 rebounds in his last four games (6.3 rpg)... His streak of eight consecutive games with an assist was broken in the game... He reached double figures in scoring for the 14th time this season and the 44th time in his career.
Skyler Spencer - 1 point, 5 rebounds, 2 blocked shots
With two blocked shots tonight he now has 200 career blocked shots... He is just the second Aztec player to reach that number (Michael Cage)... Started his team-high 60th consecutive game... That is tied with Aerick Sanders for ninth on the school's all-time list which dates back to the 1980-81 season (Michael Cage holds the record at 112).