UNLV guard Brooklyn Hicks dunks against San Diego State during their game at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Photos: Aztecs fall to the Rebels
U-T photographer Meg McLaughlin captures San Diego State’s 76-68 loss against UNLV at Viejas Arena.
San Diego State forward Magoon Gwath and UNLV guard Jaden Henley fight for the rebound during their game at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego State guard Nick Boyd dribbles past UNLV guard Jaden Henley during their game at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego State forward Jared Coleman-Jones goes up for a shot against UNLV guard Jailen Bedford during their game at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego State guard Nick Boyd controls the ball against UNLV guard Julian Rishwain during their game at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)UNLV guard Brooklyn Hicks steals the ball from San Diego State guard Wayne McKinney III during their game at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego State forward Miles Heide battle for the rebound against UNLV guard Julian Rishwain and forward Pape N’Diaye aduring their game at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego State fans react during their game against the UNLV at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego State forward Pharaoh Compton attempts a basket against UNLV forward Jeremiah Cherry during their game at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego State guard Miles Byrd goes up for a shot against UNLV forward Jeremiah Cherry during their game at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher talks to an official during their game against UNLV at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego State guard Taj DeGourville goes up for a shot against UNLV forward Jalen Hill during their game at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)UNLV guard Jaden Henley celebrates during their game against the San Diego State at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego State guard Miles Byrd and guard BJ Davis walk past UNLV players and coaches during their game at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego State guard Nick Boyd shoots free throws against UNLV during their game at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)UNLV guard Brooklyn Hicks and San Diego State guard Wayne McKinney III reach for the rebound during their game at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)SDSU coach Brian Dutcher talks to his players during a timeout against UNLV at Viejas Arena on Jan. 18. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Fans leave in the final seconds of San Diego State’s game against UNLV at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)