Need to Know
• The Aztecs, riding a three game win streak, host Colorado State Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. PT.
• The game will be streamed on the Mountain West Network with Chris Ello (12th season) on the call.
• The Aztecs are coming off a 56-54 win over Utah State. Senior Arantxa Gómez Ferrer hit two free throws with 22 seconds left to give SDSU the lead. The Aztecs then made two defensive stops down the stretch.
• The Aztecs began the game down 9-0. This is the largest deficit they have overcome in a win this season.
• SDSU held the Aggies to 54 points and 30 percent shooting. Both were the second lowest SDSU has held an opponent to (Incarnate Word, 1-18-18).
• SDSU has won three games in a row, equaling their longest win streak of the year.
• None of SDSU's three wins have come by more than two points. Their average margin of victory is 1.7.
• During their three-game win streak, the Aztecs are holding opponents to 33.2 percent shooting from the field and 24.4 percent from three.
• SDSU is shooting 46.4 percent from three-point territory during their win streak. Sophia Ramos is 8-for-14 from three over the last three games (.571).
• Mallory Adams was recently named a Star of the Month for January by the San Diego Sports Association. In seven January games, Adams had three double-doubles and 10-plus rebounds five times.
• Adams is averaging 8.8 rebounds per game, the most for an Aztec freshman since Ashlee Dunlap in the 2002-03 season. She is bringing in 10.0 boards per game in conference play, the second most in the league.
• Sophia Ramos leads all freshmen in the Mountain West in points, assists, field goal percentage and minutes.
• Ramos is the only true freshman in the nation to average 14 points, 4.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.
• In conference play, the Aztecs are third in the MW in average home attendance (1,766).
Noting the Utah State Game (W, 56-54, 2-9-19)
• The Aztecs were 9-for-15 from three, which tied a season-best with 60 percent accuracy. The had nine threes but only seven two-point baskets.
• The Aztecs' average margin of victory during their three-game winning streak is 1.67 points.
• SDSU is 8-1 when holding their opponents to under 40 percent shooting.
• The Aztecs began the game down 9-0. This is the largest deficit they have overcome in a win this season.
• SDSU held the Aggies to 54 points and 30 percent shooting. Both were the second lowest they have held an opponent to (Incarnate Word, 1-18-18).
• This was the Aztecs first win this season when being outrebounded.
• The Aztecs were held to eight points in the paint, their second lowest this season.
• Utah State edged the Aztecs 16-3 in second chance points. This tied for the most SDSU has allowed and was the second fewest they have scored.
• The Aztecs are 9-1 when leading with 5:00 minutes remaining.
• SDSU jumped up the seventh place in the Mountain West standings. They began the week tied for tenth.
• Arantxa Gómez Ferrer, a 42 percent career free throw shooter, set a new career-high with four made free throws (4-4). The senior from Spain also set season-highs in points (6) and rebounds (5).
Scouting the Rams
• Colorado State is 8-14 overall and 2-9 in conference.
• They have won just one game in their last ten.
• They are winless on the road (0-8).
• They are second fewest fouls and turnovers in the Mountain West. They commit just 12.4 fouls per game, third best in the nation.
• They are holding opponent to 59.0 points per game, best in the MW. But they are also last in the conference in scoring (55.1 ppg).
• The Rams force 13.7 turnovers per game, the fewest in the conference.
• Mollie Mounsey leads the MW in three-pointers attempted and is second in threes made. She played a 37.7 minutes per game.
• Head Coach Ryan Williams (7th year), a two-time Mountain West Coach of the Year, is the winningest coach in program history.
All-Time Series vs. Rams
• The Rams lead the all-time series 29-27.
• Colorado State has won the last 11 meetings.
• The Aztecs are 16-10 against CSU at home.
• They first met February 28, 1991, a 73-69 CSUN win in OT.
We're Going Streaking
• The Aztecs current three game win streak ties their season long.
• None of SDSU's three wins have come by more than two points. Their average margin of victory is 1.7.
• They are currently in seventh place after beginning last week tied for tenth.
• During their three-game win streak, the Aztecs are holding opponents to 33.2 percent shooting from the field and 24.4 percent from three.
• SDSU is shooting 46.4 percent from three-point territory during their win streak. Sophia Ramos is 8-for-14 from three over the last three games (.571).
• Four Aztecs are averaging double-figures during the streak: Sophia Ramos (14.7), Najé Murray (11.7), Téa Adams (10.3) and Mallory Adams. Zayn Dornstauder is averaging 7.3 points and 8.0 rebounds.
Aztecs Look to Stay Hot vs. Colorado State
