On Saturday, Mar. 9, San Diego State lost at home against Boise State 69-65 in conference play. The loss evens the season series between the two teams at 1-1. The Aztecs got a double-double out of Jamaal Franklin with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Chase Tapley had 17 points and added four rebounds. For the Broncos, Derrick Marks finished with a game-high 27 points and nine rebounds. San Diego State (21-9, 9-7 MWC) takes on Boise State (21-9, 9-7 MWC) on Wednesday, Mar. 13 at home.

San Diego State Game Notes

  • The last time SDSU started the season 21-9 was 2006.
  • The Aztecs have been unlucky four times this season in games decided by five or fewer points. Since 2007, San Diego State is 39-20 in close games.
  • The Aztecs have lost 86 percent of the time this season (1-6) after having a three-point percentage of 18.8 percent or worse.
  • San Diego State has lost 83 percent of the time this season (1-5) after recording three or fewer three-pointers.
  • SDSU set a season low for blocks (zero).
  • The Aztecs have recorded more steals than their opponents for the past seven games.
  • San Diego State has been outshot by their opponents in three-point percentage for the past four games.
  • The top two scorers (Xavier Thames and Chase Tapley) accounted for 53.8 percent of the points.
  • Jamaal Franklin accounted for 40.6 percent of the team's rebounds.
  • Jamaal Franklin has led the team in rebounding in 19 out of 30 games this season.
  • Jamaal Franklin recorded the 23rd double-digit rebound game of his career.
  • Jamaal Franklin has seven straight double-digit point games.
  • This was the first foul out of the season for Jamaal Franklin.
  • Jamaal Franklin recorded a double-double. It was his 10th this season and 23rd of his career.
  • Jamaal Franklin had a career high with five offensive rebounds.

Boise State Game Notes

  • The Broncos won this one, but have lost four times this season in games decided by five or fewer points. Since 2007, Boise State is 27-29 in close games.
  • Derrick Marks accounted for 39.1 percent of the team's points.
  • Kenny Buckner accounted for 31.4 percent of the team's rebounds.
  • Derrick Marks has led the team in scoring 12 times in 30 games this season.
  • Kenny Buckner has led the team in rebounding seven times in 30 games this season.
  • This marks the 10th 20-point game of Derrick Marks's career.
  • Derrick Marks set career highs with nine rebounds and nine defensive rebounds.
  • This marks the 17th 20-point game of Anthony Drmic's career.
  • Anthony Drmic has six straight double-digit point games.
  • Kenny Buckner recorded the fourth double-digit rebound game of his career.