San Diego State Aztecs Defeat Lamar Cardinals 89-71
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Viejas Arena
San Diego State Aztecs 89, Lamar Cardinals 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Lamar Cardinals vs San Diego State Aztecs?
San Diego State Aztecs beat Lamar Cardinals 89-71 at Viejas Arena on December 10, 2025.
Who was favored in Lamar Cardinals vs San Diego State Aztecs?
San Diego State Aztecs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2400 (about 96% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at Viejas Arena, the San Diego State Aztecs triumphed over the Lamar Cardinals with a final score of 89-71. This victory marks a significant moment for the Aztecs, who have been striving to improve their record this season. With this win, San Diego State improved their home record to 5-3, while Lamar fell to 5-4 overall.
The Aztecs entered the game with a recent form of 5-5 over their last ten games, including a win against the Utah Valley Wolverines just days prior on December 4, where they secured a 77-66 victory. Their scoring average during this stretch has been 76.5 points per game, while they have allowed an average of 73.8 points. In contrast, the Cardinals had a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, but they came into this game on a one-game losing streak after falling to the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 49-57 on December 7. Lamar has averaged 68.9 points scored and 61.9 points allowed during their last ten games.
When examining their performances at home versus away, San Diego State has shown a stronger presence at home with a record of 4-3, while Lamar has a balanced away record of 2-2. The Aztecs' recent games have seen them average 83.2 points scored and 87.8 points allowed over their last five contests, indicating a high-scoring but defensively vulnerable stretch. Conversely, the Cardinals have averaged 68.0 points scored and 60.8 points allowed in their last five games, showcasing a more defensive approach.
Historically, the Aztecs and Cardinals have faced each other in previous meetings, but specific outcomes from those matchups are not detailed in the provided block. The injury report for this game was not mentioned, which could have impacted the strategies employed by either team.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Aztecs favored by a significant spread of -17.5, with a total set at 135.5 points for the game. The moneyline odds reflected a strong belief in a San Diego State victory, with home moneyline odds at -2400 and away odds at 1200.
Conditions during the game were not specified, but the Aztecs' home-court advantage at Viejas Arena likely played a role in their performance. As the game progressed, viewers saw key plays that contributed to the Aztecs' success, including a series of free throws made by Andrew Holifield and Rob Lee Jr., along with a three-point jumper from Miles Byrd that extended the lead.
Overall, the Aztecs' ability to score efficiently and maintain control of the game allowed them to secure a comfortable victory against the Cardinals, demonstrating their potential as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SDSU -17.5 | 135.5 o -115 / u -105 | Lamar Cardinals +1200 · San Diego State Aztecs -2400 |
Leaders
- PointsMiles Byrd19San Diego State Aztecs
- AssistsMiles Byrd4San Diego State Aztecs
- ReboundsMiles Heide7San Diego State Aztecs
- PointsRob Lee Jr.21Lamar Cardinals
- AssistsKing-Njhsanni Wilhite5Lamar Cardinals
- ReboundsRob Lee Jr.6Lamar Cardinals
Recent form
San Diego State Aztecs
Last 10: 5-5Streak W176.5 scored · 73.8 allowed per game4-3 at home
- W77-66vs Utah Valley WolverinesDec 4
- L81-91vs Baylor BearsNov 27
- W97-80at Oregon DucksNov 26
- L54-94at Michigan WolverinesNov 25
- L107-108vs Troy TrojansNov 19
- W73-57vs Idaho State BengalsNov 9
- W77-45vs Long Beach State BeachNov 5
- L52-62vs Boise State BroncosMar 13
- W80-61vs Nevada Wolf PackMar 9
- L67-74at UNLV RebelsMar 5
Lamar Cardinals
Last 10: 6-4Streak L168.9 scored · 61.9 allowed per game2-2 away
- L49-57vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersDec 7
- W65-55vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsDec 4
- W90-46vs Our Lady of the Lake SaintsNov 30
- L68-83vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesNov 24
- W68-63at Montana GrizzliesNov 23
- W79-66at UL Monroe WarhawksNov 18
- L65-78at TCU Horned FrogsNov 11
- W93-53vs Texas A&M-San Antonio JaguarsNov 3
- L54-63at McNeese CowboysMar 12
- W58-55vs Nicholls ColonelsMar 12
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 28-6 | - | 20-2 |
| McNeese | 28-6 | 1 | 19-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 19-14 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 18-15 | 7 | 13-9 |
| LSU New Orleans | 15-18 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 14-19 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| Lamar | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 11-21 | 14 | 6-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-22 | 14 | 6-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Lamar Cardinals | San Diego State Aztecs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-58 | 29-60 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 14-35 | 8-18 |
| Three-point % | 40 | 44 |
| Free throws | 15-20 | 23-31 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 28 |
| Assists | 13 | 13 |
| Steals | 9 | 6 |
| Blocks | 5 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 10 | 38 |
| Fouls | 20 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 22 |
| Lead changes | 11 | 11 |
| Time in front | 11 | 82 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half38-51Sean Newman Jr. made Free Throw.
- 1st Half41-51King-Njhsanni Wilhite made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Janko Bulajic.
- 2nd Half41-53Magoon Gwath made Jumper. Assisted by Reese Dixon-Waters.
- 2nd Half41-55Reese Dixon-Waters made Layup. Assisted by Miles Byrd.
- 2nd Half41-57Magoon Gwath made Dunk. Assisted by Miles Byrd.
- 2nd Half41-59Miles Byrd made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-61Reese Dixon-Waters made Jumper.
- 2nd Half43-61Errol White made Layup. Assisted by Rob Lee Jr..
- 2nd Half43-62Pharaoh Compton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-62Rob Lee Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by King-Njhsanni Wilhite.
- 2nd Half46-63Pharaoh Compton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-64Pharaoh Compton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-64B.B. Knight made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half52-64Jayden Gambrell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by B.B. Knight.
- 2nd Half52-66Sean Newman Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half52-69Jeremiah Oden made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sean Newman Jr..
- 2nd Half54-69Errol White made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-71Pharaoh Compton made Dunk. Assisted by Sean Newman Jr..
- 2nd Half54-73Jeremiah Oden made Layup. Assisted by BJ Davis.
- 2nd Half54-74Jeremiah Oden made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-74Braden East made Jumper.
- 2nd Half56-76Magoon Gwath made Jumper. Assisted by Jeremiah Oden.
- 2nd Half56-78BJ Davis made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-78Errol White made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-78Errol White made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-78Eian Lowe made Jumper.
- 2nd Half61-78Andrew Holifield made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-80Taj DeGourville made Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-80Braden East made Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-81Taj DeGourville made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-81King-Njhsanni Wilhite made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-82Pharaoh Compton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-82Andrew Holifield made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-82Andrew Holifield made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-84Magoon Gwath made Layup. Assisted by BJ Davis.
- 2nd Half67-84Rob Lee Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-84Rob Lee Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-87Miles Byrd made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sean Newman Jr..
- 2nd Half68-89Miles Byrd made Dunk.
- 2nd Half71-89Rob Lee Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Errol White.
Win probability
Above the line favours San Diego State Aztecs, below favours Lamar Cardinals.
Venue
- Viejas ArenaSan Diego, CA
- Attendance11257
- OfficialsNate Harris, Jason Phillips, Kristyne Esparza
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