On March 18th, 2021, San Diego State University made history by becoming the first 15th seed to defeat a 2nd seed in the NCAA Tournament. In a thrilling upset, the Aztecs defeated the University of Alabama 68-62 in the first round of the tournament.
The Aztecs started off the game strong, leading by as much as 11 points in the first half. The Crimson Tide fought back in the second half, but the Aztecs held on to their lead and sealed the victory with a clutch three-pointer from guard Jordan Schakel with just over a minute left in the game.
The Aztecs were led by guard Matt Mitchell, who scored a game-high 22 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. He was supported by forward Nathan Mensah, who had 16 points and 10 rebounds. The Crimson Tide was led by guard John Petty Jr., who scored 21 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
The win was a historic moment for San Diego State, as they became the first 15th seed to ever defeat a 2nd seed in the NCAA Tournament. It was also the first time in school history that the Aztecs have advanced to the second round of the tournament.
The Aztecs will now face off against 7th seeded Creighton in the second round of the tournament. The game is sure to be an exciting one, as both teams have shown they can compete with the best in college basketball.
No matter what happens in the next round, San Diego State has already made history with their upset victory over Alabama. The Aztecs have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with in college basketball, and they are sure to make more noise in the NCAA Tournament this year.
