San Diego State has six wins of five or less and 16 by single digits. They have been extremely fortunate despite playing the 97th ranked strength of schedule, second worst left of any of the teams.

San Diego State has 124th adjusted offense (based on points per 100 possessions) and are versus Arizona the No. 1 adjusted defense. Xavier Thames only big weapon for the Aztecs. Hence the top defense can focus on stopping him. The Aztecs luck runs out.