SDSU Seeks Revenge Against Grand Canyon in Key Mountain West Matchup

Aztecs look to avenge controversial January loss to Antelopes in crucial conference game

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball team will host the Grand Canyon Antelopes on Tuesday night, seeking to avenge a controversial 70-69 loss to GCU on January 21st. SDSU coach Brian Dutcher has used film of the final seconds of that game as a teaching moment for his team, emphasizing better defensive strategy. The Aztecs are currently second in the Mountain West standings and see this rematch as a key opportunity to tighten their grip on the conference race.

Why it matters

This game represents a chance for SDSU to get revenge for a tough loss earlier in the season that was decided by a controversial late foul call. It's also a crucial conference matchup as the Aztecs look to maintain their position near the top of the Mountain West standings.

The details

In the previous meeting, SDSU guard BJ Davis missed a free throw with 7.7 seconds left that would have sealed the win. The Antelopes then drove down the court and drew a foul call that led to the game-winning free throws. SDSU coach Brian Dutcher has used film of that final sequence to teach his team how to better defend late-game drives. Grand Canyon has also bolstered its roster through significant NIL deals, attracting several high-profile transfers.

  • The teams first met on January 21st, with Grand Canyon winning 70-69.
  • The rematch is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18th at 7 p.m. local time.

The players

Brian Dutcher

Head coach of the San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball team.

Taj DeGourville

Guard for the San Diego State Aztecs.

Reese Dixon-Waters

Guard for the San Diego State Aztecs.

BJ Davis

Guard for the San Diego State Aztecs, typically an 87.7% free-throw shooter.

Tae Simmons

Freshman forward for the San Diego State Aztecs.

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What they’re saying

“We lost, so it hurts. One can't think that we got robbed, but we're going to have to take it back, though. So... yeah.”

— Taj DeGourville, Guard (world-today-news.com)

“We had the game won before the controversial call.”

— Reese Dixon-Waters, Guard (world-today-news.com)

“We have to play better to win. We have to be better offensively against a really good defensive team. We have to continue to rebound at a high level.”

— Brian Dutcher, Head Coach (world-today-news.com)

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