Aztecs Pull Away in Fourth Quarter to Defeat UNLV
SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — Naomi Panganiban scored 20 points to lead San Diego State to an 80-62 victory over UNLV in a Mountain West women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Viejas Arena.
The Aztecs, who improved to 21-4, used a decisive 25-point fourth quarter to secure the win after leading by just six points entering the final period. San Diego State capitalized on UNLV mistakes, scoring 17 points off 12 turnovers.
Aaliyah Alexander and Meadow Roland each scored 18 points for the Runnin’ Rebels, who fell to 17-9. San Diego State shot 40.5% from the field and made 11 3-pointers, while UNLV was held to 37.5% shooting. An announced crowd of 2,135 watched the game.