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San Diego State Takes on UAB in NCAA Tournament First Round Clash
The No. 5 seed San Diego State Aztecs are gearing up to face the No. 12 seed UAB Blazers in a highly anticipated first-round matchup at the NCAA Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. San Diego State, the runner-up from last year’s tournament, is seeking redemption after a tough loss to UConn in the previous season.
Heading into the tournament with a regular season record of [], the Aztecs will rely heavily on their star player Jaedon LeDee, who leads the team in scoring with an impressive average of 21.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. On the other side, the UAB Blazers clinched the ACC championship by defeating Temple with a final score of 85-69, finishing their season with a record of []. Key players to watch from UAB include Yaxel Lebdebirg and Eric Gaines.
According to ESPN‘s Matchup Predictor, San Diego State enters the matchup as the clear favorite with an 84% chance of beating the UAB Blazers in the first round. With the odds in their favor, the Aztecs are pumped up to showcase their skills on the national stage and make a statement in this year’s March Madness.
For fans looking to catch the action, all games will be broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV, with additional streaming options available for viewing on various devices. As the excitement builds for this highly anticipated clash, basketball enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the thrilling showdown between San Diego State and UAB in the NCAA Tournament first round.