- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher celebrates after beating Creighton 57-56 in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State's Aguek Arop scores against Creighton's in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State's Darrion Trammell scores against Creighton's in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State's Lamont Butler scores against Creighton's Trey Alexander in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State's Adam Seiko defends as Creighton's Trey Alexander scores in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - March 26: Andrew Stang, center, reacts after a foul was called against San Diego State during a watch party for the Aztecs' Elite Eight matchup against Creighton at Alesmith Brewery on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- Adriana Heldiz / The San Diego Union-TribuneTJ Perkins, 12, and Jaan Smith, 13, watch the SDSU vs. Creighton men's basketball game at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Adriana Heldiz / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- Adriana Heldiz / The San Diego Union-TribuneFans watch the SDSU vs. Creighton men's basketball game at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on Sunday, March 26, 2023. (Adriana Heldiz / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - March 26: San Diego State fans watch the final seconds of the Aztecs' Elite Eight matchup against Creighton at Alesmith Brewery on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - March 26: San Diego State fans celebrate after the Aztecs' beat Creighton during their Elite Eight matchup at a watch party inside Alesmith Brewery on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - March 26: San Diego State fans celebrate after the Aztecs' beat Creighton during their Elite Eight matchup at a watch party inside Alesmith Brewery on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State's Keshad Johnson celebrates after the Aztecs beat Creighton 57-56 in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State's Aguek Arop cuts down the net after the Aztecs beat Creighton 57-56 in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State's Darrion Trammell makes the game-winning free throw to beat Creighton 57-56 in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State's Darrion Trammell wipes away tears as he sits on the bench after he made the game-winning free throw as the Aztecs celebrated a 57-56 victory over Creighton n an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State's Aguek Arop, center, and the Aztecs celebrate after the game was over in a 57-56 victory over Creighton in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State players start to celebrate as time expired in a 57-56 victory over Creighton in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State's Darrion Trammell makes the game-winning free throw to beat Creighton 57-56 in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State celebrates after beating Creighton 57-56 in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State's Jaedon LeDee, Micah Parrish, Matt Bradley (Triston Broughton, behind) and Nathan Mensah hugs Tyler Broughton as the Aztecs celebrate after a 57-56 victory over Creighton in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State's Keshad Johnson celebrates with his sister Kasandra Johnson after a 57-56 victory over Creighton in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State celebrates after a 57-56 victory over Creighton in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher celebrates with the Aztecs after a 57-56 victory over Creighton n an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State's Keshad Johnson (0) and Jaedon LeDee guard Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State's Darrion Trammell guards Creighton's Ryan Nembhard in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State fans celebrate a 57-56 win against Creighton in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The San Diego Union-TribuneLouisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State cheerleaders and dance team perform during a 57-56 win against Creighton in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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Louisville, KY - March 26: San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher celebrates after beating Creighton 57-56 in an Elite 8 game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Louisville, KY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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The San Diego State Aztecs Men’s Basketball team beat the Creighton Bluejays 57-56 on Sunday in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament to advance to the Final Four. Here are photos live from the KFCYum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky and from watch parties around San Diego.
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