San Diego State Aztecs fall short against Colorado State Rams

Aztecs fail to cover the spread in close loss to Rams

Mar. 3, 2026 at 1:31am

The San Diego State Aztecs were unable to cover the 3-point spread in their February 21, 2026 matchup against the Colorado State Rams, falling just short of the victory. The final score left those who bet on the Rams as the winners.

Why it matters

This game was an important conference matchup for both teams, with the Aztecs looking to maintain their position in the standings and the Rams hoping to pull off an upset. The spread betting outcome is also noteworthy, as it impacts the financial outcomes for those who placed wagers on the game.

The details

The Aztecs were favored by 3 points heading into the game, but were unable to win by the required margin to cover the spread. The final score left Colorado State as the winners against the spread, even though San Diego State put up a close fight.

  • The game was played on February 21, 2026.

The players

San Diego State Aztecs

The men's basketball team representing San Diego State University.

Colorado State Rams

The men's basketball team representing Colorado State University.

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The takeaway

This close loss for the Aztecs highlights the fine margins involved in spread betting, where a team can play a competitive game but still fail to cover the expected margin of victory.