San Diego State Defeats San José State 81-68
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Provident Credit Union Event Center
San Diego State Aztecs 81, San José State Spartans 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won San Diego State Aztecs vs San José State Spartans?
San Diego State Aztecs beat San José State Spartans 81-68 at Provident Credit Union Event Center on December 30, 2025.
Who was favored in San Diego State Aztecs vs San José State Spartans?
San Diego State Aztecs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -700 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the San Diego State Aztecs triumphed over the San José State Spartans with a final score of 81-68 at the Provident Credit Union Event Center. This game was notable as it featured two teams with contrasting fortunes in the NCAAB season. San Diego State, boasting a stronger away record of 8-4, came into the game with a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, while San José State struggled with a home record of 5-8.
San José State entered the contest having lost their last two games, including a significant defeat against the New Mexico Lobos, where they lost 65-88. Their recent form showed a record of 5-5 in the last ten games, averaging 74.9 points scored and allowing 73.1 points per game. In contrast, San Diego State was riding a one-game winning streak, having recently beaten the Whittier Poets 121-59. They averaged 82.5 points scored and allowed 75.2 points in their last ten games, indicating a more potent offense compared to their opponents.
Historically, San José State has struggled against San Diego State, with the Aztecs winning both previous meetings in the 2025 season. The most recent encounter saw the Spartans narrowly lose 66-69 at home on February 12, 2025, and earlier in the season, they fell 68-71 in another close game on January 29, 2025. This backdrop added an extra layer of pressure on the Spartans as they sought to break the losing streak against the Aztecs.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their best players for this crucial game. The market had San Diego State favored by 11.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 141.5. The odds reflected a strong belief in the Aztecs' ability to secure a comfortable victory, given their performance and the Spartans' recent struggles.
The game conditions were typical for a late December matchup, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. San Diego State's ability to score from beyond the arc was evident, as they connected on multiple three-pointers during the second half, including a crucial shot from Reese Dixon-Waters that extended their lead to 78-64. The Aztecs' offensive strategy appeared to be focused on high-scoring plays, which was reflected in their scoring average.
As the game progressed, San Diego State maintained control, with significant contributions from players like BJ Davis and Melvin Bell Jr., who both made key free throws in the second half. The Spartans attempted to rally, with Jermaine Washington making a driving layup late in the game, but it was not enough to close the gap.
Ultimately, San Diego State's superior form and historical advantage over San José State played a crucial role in their victory. The Aztecs showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience, while the Spartans will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SDSU -11.5 | 141.5 o -112 / u -108 | San Diego State Aztecs -700 · San José State Spartans +500 |
Leaders
- PointsColby Garland30San José State Spartans
- AssistsJermaine Washington3San José State Spartans
- ReboundsDouglas Langford8San José State Spartans
- PointsBJ Davis18San Diego State Aztecs
- AssistsElzie Harrington4San Diego State Aztecs
- ReboundsPharaoh Compton6San Diego State Aztecs
Recent form
San José State Spartans
Last 10: 5-5Streak L274.9 scored · 73.1 allowed per game4-3 at home
- L65-88at New Mexico LobosDec 21
- L82-86vs Stanford CardinalDec 14
- W89-83vs Long Beach State BeachDec 10
- W86-69vs San Diego TorerosDec 6
- L63-72vs UC Irvine AnteatersNov 30
- W63-51at Loyola Chicago RamblersNov 26
- L51-81vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneNov 25
- W80-66vs Southern JaguarsNov 22
- W110-56vs Bethesda FlamesNov 18
- L60-79at Michigan State SpartansNov 13
San Diego State Aztecs
Last 10: 6-4Streak W182.5 scored · 75.2 allowed per game1-2 away
- W121-59vs Whittier PoetsDec 22
- L45-68at Arizona WildcatsDec 21
- W81-58vs Air Force FalconsDec 18
- W89-71vs Lamar CardinalsDec 11
- 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
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 29-7 | - | 15-5 |
| San Diego State | 22-11 | 1 | 14-6 |
| New Mexico | 26-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Grand Canyon | 20-12 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nevada | 24-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Boise State | 20-12 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Colorado State | 21-13 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UNLV | 18-17 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Wyoming | 18-15 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Fresno State | 13-19 | 8 | 7-13 |
| San José State | 9-24 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Air Force | 3-29 | 15 | 0-20 |
Box score
| Stat | San Diego State Aztecs | San José State Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-53 | 20-58 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 34 |
| Three-pointers | 6-11 | 6-26 |
| Three-point % | 55 | 23 |
| Free throws | 19-26 | 22-24 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 92 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 17 |
| Assists | 13 | 8 |
| Steals | 8 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 18 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 24 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 44 | 22 |
| Fouls | 19 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 15 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 87 | 5 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half47-43Miles Byrd makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-44Colby Garland makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-45Colby Garland makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-45Pharaoh Compton makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half49-47Colby Garland makes layup
- 2nd Half49-49Colby Garland makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-49Jeremiah Oden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-49Jeremiah Oden makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-51Colby Garland makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half51-53Marcus Overstreet makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half52-53Magoon Gwath makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-53BJ Davis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-53BJ Davis makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half57-53BJ Davis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-55Colby Garland makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half59-55Miles Byrd makes layup (BJ Davis assists)
- 2nd Half59-56Colby Garland makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-57Colby Garland makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-57Pharaoh Compton makes 2-foot dunk (Elzie Harrington assists)
- 2nd Half61-58Colby Garland makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-59Colby Garland makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-59Pharaoh Compton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-59Pharaoh Compton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-59BJ Davis makes 5-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half67-59BJ Davis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-60Colby Garland makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-61Colby Garland makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-61BJ Davis makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half69-62Douglas Langford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-62BJ Davis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half73-62Miles Byrd makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half74-62BJ Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-62BJ Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-63Colby Garland makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-64Colby Garland makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-64Reese Dixon-Waters makes 23-foot three point jumper (BJ Davis assists)
- 2nd Half78-65Melvin Bell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-66Melvin Bell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-66Reese Dixon-Waters makes 23-foot three point jumper (Miles Byrd assists)
- 2nd Half81-68Jermaine Washington makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours San José State Spartans, below favours San Diego State Aztecs.
Venue
- Provident Credit Union Event CenterSan Jose, CA
- Attendance3585
- OfficialsJason Phillips, Juan Corral, Tommy Nunez
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