Aztecs Women's Basketball Completes Regular Season with Victory at Air Force

Mountain West champions finish 25-4 with 8-game winning streak

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The San Diego State Aztecs women's basketball team wrapped up their regular season with a 74-57 victory over the Air Force Falcons on Tuesday. Guards Natalia Martinez, Naomi Panganiban, and Nala Williams combined for 50 points and went 10-for-16 from 3-point range to lead the Aztecs to the win. The Aztecs finished the regular season with a 25-4 record and a perfect 19-1 mark in Mountain West conference play, winning the regular season title by four games.

Why it matters

The Aztecs' dominant regular season performance and conference championship have positioned them well for the upcoming Mountain West tournament, where they will look to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. As the top team in their conference, the Aztecs will be a team to watch in the postseason.

The details

After falling behind 7-0 and 13-6 early, the Aztecs went on a 13-1 run to take control of the game. They then scored the first seven points of the second half to pull away, with Natalia Martinez scoring 19 of her game-high 22 points in the second half. The Aztecs shot 50% from the field and outrebounded Air Force 35-28.

  • The Aztecs completed their regular season on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • The Aztecs finished the regular season with a 25-4 record and an 8-game winning streak.
  • The Aztecs went 19-1 in Mountain West conference play, winning the regular season title by 4 games.

The players

Natalia Martinez

A guard for the San Diego State Aztecs who led the team with 22 points, 6 rebounds, 1 block, and 2 steals in the win over Air Force.

Naomi Panganiban

A guard for the San Diego State Aztecs who scored 15 points and dished out 3 assists while shooting 4-of-7 from 3-point range.

Nala Williams

A guard for the San Diego State Aztecs who scored 13 points and added 6 assists in the victory.

Bailey Barnhard

A forward for the San Diego State Aztecs who contributed 8 points and 6 rebounds.

Kennedy Lee

A forward for the San Diego State Aztecs who had 6 points and 8 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We didn't get out to the best start, but I'm really proud of what we were able to do in the second half. Air Force plays a physical brand of basketball and I thought we responded. Martinez had a fantastic second half, hitting shots but also playing great defense.”

— Stacie Terry-Hutson, SDSU Head Coach (San Diego Union-Tribune)

What’s next

The Aztecs will open the Mountain West tournament on Sunday in the quarterfinals after earning a first-round bye.

The takeaway

The Aztecs' dominant regular season performance, capped by a convincing road win over Air Force, has them well-positioned to make a deep run in the Mountain West tournament and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament berth as the conference's regular season champion.