San Diego State left out of NCAA Tournament for first time since 2019
By Ryan Finley
Published on March 15, 2026.
San Diego State was left out of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019, marking a disappointing end to a season that saw the Aztecs lose 73-62 to Utah State in the conference title game. Despite this, SDSU's 22-11 record and strong performances, the only Mountain West team to make the tournament. It is unclear whether SDSE will accept a lesser postseason tournament bid.
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