- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 24: San Diego State's Nathan Mensah celebrates with family and fans after beating Alabama in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 24: San Diego State's Keshad Johnson scores against Alabama's Noah Clowney during a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 24: San Diego State's Matt Bradley defends against Alabama's Rylan Griffen during a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - March 24: San Diego State fans celebrate an Aztecs' basket against Alabama during their Sweet 16 matchup in the NCAA Tournament at a watch party inside Viejas Arena on Friday, March 24, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 24: San Diego State's Adam Seiko and Matt Bradley celebrate after beating Alabama in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 24: San Diego State's Matt Bradley and Adam Seiko celebrate after beating Alabama in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 24: San Diego State's Jaedon LeDee slams the ball against Alabama in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 24: San Diego State's Nathan Mensah, left, and Aguek Arop battle for a rebound against Alabama in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - March 24: San Diego State fans celebrate an Aztecs' basket against Alabama during their Sweet 16 matchup in the NCAA Tournament at a watch party inside Viejas Arena on Friday, March 24, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - March 24: Stephanie Davis and Eden Molay celebrate after the Aztecs' beat Alabama during their Sweet 16 matchup in the NCAA Tournament at a watch party inside Viejas Arena on Friday, March 24, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 24: San Diego State fans celebrates a win against Alabama in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 24: San Diego State's Nathan Mensah (31) celebrates during a win against Alabama in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 24: San Diego State's Keshad Johnson celebrates during a win against Alabama in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 24: San Diego State's Aguek Arop and Nathan Mensah celebrate after a win against Alabama in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 24: San Diego State's Jaedon LeDee slams the ball against Alabama's Nick Pringle in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 24: San Diego State's Jaedon LeDee slams the ball against Alabama in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 24: San Diego State's Darrion Trammell stole the ball and then scored from Alabama's Mark Sears (1) in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 24: The San Diego State dance team performs during a break against Alabama in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneA San Diego State fan celebrates during a win against Alabama in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament.
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Louisville, KY - March 24: San Diego State's Nathan Mensah celebrates with family and fans after beating Alabama in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2023 in in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
ExpandThe San Diego State Aztecs men’s basketball team beat top-seeded Alabama 71-64 on Friday to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time in school history. Here’s a look at all of the action from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky.
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