San Diego State, the fifth seed in the NCAA Tournament, showed their mettle in an intense first round game against UAB, the 12th seed. The basketball match, held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 1:45 p.m ET, broadcasted on TNT and live-streamed online, took place at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington.

Off the bat, both teams came to play, with UAB boasting a 23-11 record and San Diego State with a 21-14. However, it was the Aztecs who prevailed, narrowly escaping UAB 69-65. Live updates and comprehensive follow-ups were available through the CBS Sports App.

Leading the charge for San Diego State was Jaedon LeDee, whose dominant performance inside amassed a notable 32 points. Adding to the Aztec victory was Lamont Butler, who contributed a commendable 15 points. Their contribution is significant, securing San Diego State’s position to face the winner of the Auburn-Yale game on Sunday.

Basketball fans were on the edge of their seats throughout the game, given the expectations and stakes of the NCAA Tournament first round. Their performance not only highlighted their strong team play but also set the bar high for the following rounds of the tournament.