New Mexico's Final Push Fails as SD State Secures Championship Title!
San Diego forward State Magoon Swath (0) and Miles Heide (40) block a shot from New Mexico JT Rock (35) during the semifinal of Mountain West Championship tournament game between San Diego State and New Mexico on Friday March 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev. LAS VEGAS — San Diego State defeats New Mexico, 64-62 during the semifinal of the Mountain West Championship Tournament on Friday March 123 2026 and The Sporting Tribune’s Kalin Sipes were there to capture the following TST Images. San Diego State guard Sean Newman Jr.
(4) attempts to take the ball through New Mexico guard Uriah Tenette (4) and Luke Haupt (3) during the semifinal of Mountain West Championship tournament game between San Diego State and New Mexico on Friday March 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev. Kalin Sipes - The Sporting Tribune San Diego State guard Sean Newman Jr. (4) attempts to take the ball through New Mexico guard Uriah Tenette (4) and Luke Haupt (3) during the semifinal of Mountain West Championship tournament game between San Diego State and New Mexico on Friday March 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev.
New Mexico Antonio Chol (5) reaches for the ball while it goes out of bounds during the semifinal of Mountain West Championship tournament game between San Diego State and New Mexico on Friday March 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev. Kalin Sipes - The Sporting Tribune New Mexico Antonio Chol (5) reaches for the ball while it goes out of bounds during the semifinal of Mountain West Championship tournament game between San Diego State and New Mexico on Friday March 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev. New Mexico coach Eric Olen reacts to a call from an official during semifinal of Mountain West Championship tournament game between San Diego State and New Mexico on Friday March 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Kalin Sipes - The Sporting Tribune New Mexico coach Eric Olen reacts to a call from an official during semifinal of Mountain West Championship tournament game between San Diego State and New Mexico on Friday March 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev. San Diego State BJ Davis (10) takes the ball down the court while guarded by New Mexico Tajavis Miller (2) during semifinal Mountain West Championship tournament game between San Diego State and New Mexico on Friday March 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev. Kalin Sipes - The Sporting Tribune San Diego State BJ Davis (10) takes the ball down the court while guarded by New Mexico Tajavis Miller (2) during semifinal Mountain West Championship tournament game between San Diego State and New Mexico on Friday March 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev.
San Diego State forward Miles Heide (40) blocks a shot from New Mexico JT Rock (35) during the semifinal Mountain West Championship tournament game between San Diego State and New Mexico on Friday March 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev. Kalin Sipes - The Sporting Tribune San Diego State forward Miles Heide (40) blocks a shot from New Mexico JT Rock (35) during the semifinal Mountain West Championship tournament game between San Diego State and New Mexico on Friday March 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev. New Mexico guard Deyton Albury (1) attempts to drive through San Diego State Reese Dizon-Waters (39) during semifinal Mountain West Championship tournament game between San Diego State and New Mexico on Friday March 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev.
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