BJ Davis' Thrilling Slam Could Mean SDSU's MWC Title Bid!

On the Aztecs’ final offensive possession, junior guard BJ Davis took the ball to the tin and sank the game-winning layup off the glass to secure a 17th title game appearance for San Diego State in 27 Mountain West seasons. “We knew we needed one shot, so just kind of waited until the time went down,” Davis said. “Wanted to drive to the basket; didn't really want to shoot.

You kind of put that pressure on the defense and the ref, so just drove to the basket and made a bucket. ” San Diego State BJ Davis (10) drives past New Mexico Uriah Tenette (4) 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 BJ Davis (10) drives past New Mexico Uriah Tenette (4) during the semifinal Mountain West Championship tournament game between San Diego State and New Mexico on Friday March 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev.

Davis converted a similar take on the final possession of the first half, which gave the Aztecs a 37-33 lead headed into halftime. He finished with 12 points for San Diego State, making 2-of-7 attempts from the field and 8-of-12 from the free throw line. “I seen a little opening, so just wanted to attack the space,” Davis said.

“I seen an empty space. I think it's just growing up, you know, you always envision those type of scenarios when you're just out there by yourself, you know, just three, two, one, those type of scenarios. I feel like it's just a testament to all the work that we've put in.