The story of the first half has to be the shooting woes of the Aztecs compared to the sniper accuracy of the Gaels. SDSU is shooting just 41.4 percent (12-for-29) from the field, while Saint Mary's is at 53.6 percent (15-for-28). In addition, San Diego State has made just 4-of-9 (.444) free-throw attempts, while the Gaels have connected on all four of its freebies.
Another major discrepiency in the first half is rebounding. Saint Mary's is outrebounding SDSU, 21-11.
The Aztecs are taking care of the ball, however, with just two turnovers through 20 minutes.
Saint Mary's 37, San Diego State 31
First Half Leaders
Points
SMC: Omar Samhan - 11
SDSU: Kyle Spain - 6
Rebounds
SMC: Diamon Simpson - 7
SDSU: Tim Shelton - 3
Assists
SMC: Carlin Hughes - 4
SDSU: Matt Thomas, Richie Williams - 1
