‘We put our name on the map’: San Diego State falls short in NCAA title game
LA TimesDuring the first timeout at NRG Stadium, they introduced the four astronauts chosen for NASA’s Artemis II scheduled to circle the moon next year, the first crewed mission to venture that far into outer space in more than 50 years. “San Diego State, we put our name on the map,” senior forward Keshad Johnson said. Win or loss, I’m sure everybody respects us.” They finish 32-7 and remain the first team in school or Mountain West history to reach the Elite Eight, Final Four or championship game, remain forever embedded in San Diego sports lore for the dramatic comebacks, for the buzzer beaters, for the magical ride. San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher reacts during the second half of Monday night’s game. “It’s the reason we were here is, because of our fight and our ability to lock in and never panic.” Connecticut celebrates after beating San Diego State for Monday night’s national championship.
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