San Diego State bounces back with 72-63 win over Wyoming

Reese Dixon-Waters scores season-high 23 points to lead Aztecs to victory over Cowboys

Feb. 4, 2026 at 1:15am

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The San Diego State Aztecs defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 72-63 in a Mountain West Conference matchup. Reese Dixon-Waters led the Aztecs with a season-high 23 points, helping the team bounce back from a loss to Utah State. The Aztecs led for most of the game, though Wyoming made a run in the second half before SDSU pulled away.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Aztecs in contention in the Mountain West Conference, as they look to secure an NCAA Tournament berth. SDSU and several other Mountain West teams will be moving to the Pac-12 next season, so this was the final regular season matchup between the Aztecs and Cowboys as conference foes.

The details

The Aztecs led 35-24 at halftime and extended their lead to 16 points in the second half before Wyoming made a 9-0 run to pull within 7. However, SDSU was able to pull away late to secure the 72-63 victory. The Aztecs shot 45.1% from the field while holding Wyoming to just 32.1% shooting.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Reese Dixon-Waters

The Aztecs' leading scorer, who had a season-high 23 points in the win.

Miles Byrd

Contributed 12 points and 8 rebounds for the Aztecs.

Brian Dutcher

The head coach of the San Diego State Aztecs, who has led the team to a strong record following losses during his tenure.

Magoon Gwath

An Aztecs player who missed his fifth straight start due to a hip flexor injury.

Elzie Harrington

An Aztecs freshman who missed his third straight start with a leg injury.

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What’s next

The Aztecs will travel to Air Force on Saturday, February 8th for their final regular season matchup against the Falcons before the Mountain West tournament.

The takeaway

The Aztecs' ability to bounce back from losses and protect their home court has been a key factor in their success under head coach Brian Dutcher. This win keeps them in contention in the Mountain West as they prepare to transition to the Pac-12 next season.