A Look at San Diego State's Sweet 16 Berth and How it Affects the Conference
The San Diego State Aztecs have punched their
ticket to the Sweet 16 for just the fourth time in program history, and the
first time since 2011. It's a major accomplishment for a team that's been one
of the best in the Mountain West Conference all season long. But what does it
mean for the conference as a whole?
For starters, it's a huge boost to the Mountain
West's reputation. The conference has long been considered a mid-major, with
few teams consistently making noise in the NCAA Tournament. But with San Diego
State's success this year, that perception could be changing.
The Aztecs have been dominant all season long,
finishing with a 30-4 record and winning both the regular season and conference
tournament titles in the Mountain West. And in the NCAA Tournament, they've
shown that they can compete with anyone.
Their first-round win over the Syracuse Orange
was impressive, but their second-round victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers
was even more so. San Diego State was in control for most of the game, and
their defense suffocated West Virginia's high-powered offense.
It's a performance that has caught the
attention of college basketball fans across the country, and it could be a sign
of things to come for the Mountain West.
Of course, San Diego State still has a long way
to go if they want to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. They'll face off
against the Houston Cougars in the Sweet 16, a team that's been one of the best
in the country all season long.
But even if the Aztecs don't advance any
further, their success has already had an impact on the conference. Other
Mountain West teams will be looking to follow in their footsteps, and the
conference as a whole could be in for a resurgence.
For San Diego State, the focus is squarely on
the Sweet 16. They know that they have the talent to compete with anyone, and
they'll be looking to prove that once again against Houston.
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