The San Diego State men’s basketball team had a daunting task at the March Madness tournament on Friday and they pulled off a big upset, beating overall No. 1 seed Alabama 71-64.
San Diego State fans swarm the court during a watch party at Viejas Arena, March 24, 2023. The Aztecs beat No. 1 seed Alabama to advance to the Elite 8 round of March Madness.
It is the first time in school history that the Aztecs have advanced to the Elite Eight.The Aztecs used suffocating defense to beat the team expected to get to the championship game of college basketball's biggest tournament. While the two teams battled it out in Louisville, Kentucky, hundreds of fans still crowded into the Aztecs home arena for a free watch party.
“To be here is just building community with other fans,” said sophomore Sophia Ortega before being interrupted by the cheer of the crowd. “See! Like its hype to be here and support.” While the fifth ranked Aztecs already won two games in the tournament, Alabama was by far their toughest opponent.“The country will realize that we do belong in the Big Game and that's what I look forward to. This is our year,” said SDSU basketball fan Raul Garcia just ahead of the game.“I know we've done good in the past but it's nice to be here as a student and see it happen live,” Ortega said.
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