SDSU women clinch Mountain West regular-season title with win in Boise

The Aztecs keep the Broncos at bay by hitting seven free throws down the stretch.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 4:04am

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San Diego State's women's basketball team clinched the regular-season Mountain West title Wednesday night with a 66-64 win at Boise State. The Aztecs took the lead to stay at 59-56 with 5 ½ minutes to play and then kept the Broncos at bay by hitting seven free throws down the stretch. Naomi Panganiban scored 19 points as the Aztecs completed a two-game season sweep of the Broncos.

Why it matters

The Aztecs' win clinches the Mountain West regular-season title, a significant accomplishment for the program. San Diego State has been a consistent contender in the conference in recent years, and this title further solidifies their status as one of the top women's basketball teams in the region.

The details

The Aztecs took the lead for good at 59-56 with 5 ½ minutes to play after Naomi Panganiban hit a 3-pointer off a pass from Natalia Martinez following a Bailey Barnhard offensive rebound. San Diego State then hit seven free throws down the stretch to hold off Boise State, which hit a 3-pointer at the final buzzer to make the final score 66-64. Panganiban led the Aztecs with 19 points, while Kaelyn Hamilton scored 13 points off the bench and Barnhard had 10 points and six rebounds.

  • The Aztecs took the lead to stay at 59-56 with 5 ½ minutes to play.
  • Nala Williams hit two free throws with a second to play to give the Aztecs a 66-61 lead.
  • Boise State hit a three at the final buzzer.

The players

Naomi Panganiban

A player for the San Diego State Aztecs women's basketball team who scored 19 points in the win over Boise State.

Natalia Martinez

A player for the San Diego State Aztecs women's basketball team who assisted on Panganiban's 3-pointer that gave the Aztecs the lead for good.

Bailey Barnhard

A player for the San Diego State Aztecs women's basketball team who had 10 points and six rebounds in the win.

Nala Williams

A player for the San Diego State Aztecs women's basketball team who hit two free throws in the final seconds to seal the win.

Kaelyn Hamilton

A player for the San Diego State Aztecs women's basketball team who scored 13 points off the bench.

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What’s next

The Aztecs close their home schedule Saturday at 1 p.m. in Viejas Arena against Wyoming.

The takeaway

The Aztecs' regular-season Mountain West title is a significant accomplishment for the program, which has been a consistent contender in the conference in recent years. The team's balanced scoring effort and ability to hit key free throws down the stretch were crucial in securing the victory over Boise State.