LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — San Diego State used a strong first half to build a cushion and held off Colorado State for a 71-62 victory in a Mountain West Conference tournament game Thursday at T-Mobile Arena.

The Aztecs led 39-27 at halftime. The Rams cut the deficit to single digits in the second half but could not complete the comeback. The win improved San Diego State’s record to 21-10 this season. Colorado State’s season ends at 21-12. San Diego State covered the pregame spread as a 5.5-point favorite. The total fell well under the projected over/under.