UCSB 70 - SDSU 84, 12-6-12

http://youtu.be/QvCcazt4NOU

With San Diego State on its way, Big West teams are investing in hoops to avoid being left behind

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger/san-diego-state-way-big-west-teams-investing-122539782--ncaab.html

UCSB vs SDSU 11/30/11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=ZW_og2E00H0

SDSU 76. UCSB 75 (OT), 11-26-11 video highlights

http://youtu.be/iV1ovGg7K7g

San Diego State steals one from Gauchos

http://presidiosports.com/2011/11/aztecs-clip-gauchos-in-overtime/

Gauchos Drop OT Thriller to San Diego State, 76-75

http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201111272ixev1

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Men's Basketball: 11/26: UCSB Falls in Overtime Thriller to San Diego State, 76-75

http://youtu.be/rt03XOC4nPQ

Home Games Against San Diego State, UNLV Highlight Gaucho Basketball Schedule

http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20110829slay9v

Photo of Greg Somogyi during warmups against SDSU Aztecs

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UCSB vs. SDSU video highlights From the Sidelines

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfylOAd7wfI

First Half Surge Leads No. 10 San Diego State Past UCSB, 90-64

http://ucsbgauchos.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121910aaa.html

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UCSB Travels to Nationally Ranked UNLV, San Diego State

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ucsb/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/weekly-release.pdf

SDSU downs UCSB 69 - 61

The San Diego State Aztecs defeated the UCSB Men's basketball team 69 - 61 at the Thunderdome, handing the Gauchos (4 - 2) their second consecutive home loss. The Aztecs (6 - 2) used a stingy defense to open up a 21 - 9 lead in the first half, a lead they never relinquished despite leading only 28 - 26 at halftime.

James Powell kept the Gauchos in the game, scoring 20 points, including six 3-point shots. Chris Brew had his second straight productive game after his redshirt was pulled, scoring 11 points, while Orlando Johnson chipped in 10 points. Will Brew had five rebounds to lead the Gauchos, and tied for the team lead with three assists with Justin Joyner.

Tyrone Shelley led four Aztecs in double figures with 17 points, followed by Malcolm Thomas with 15, and Kawhi Leonard and DJ Gay with 13 each. Leonard and Shelley also had nine and eight rebounds, respectively.

The Gauchos travel to Bozeman, MT to play a road game against Montana State on December 18.

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Troy Leaf verbals to UCSB basketball

Combination guard Troy Leaf from San Diego, CA gave a verbal commitment to play basketball for the UCSB Gauchos Men's team starting in 2010. The 6'2" senior from Foothill Christian High in El Cajon, CA has averaged 25.5 points per game over three years. Leaf originally committed to San Diego State after his freshman year, but de-committed last month, citing concerns of over-recruitment of guards by SDSU.

Leaf was named the All-State Junior Basketball Player of the Year last year by CalHiSports.com.

Here are photos of Troy Leaf in action:

http://www.maxpreps.com/photo/gallery.aspx?athleteid=1eff71c3-8fe8-454b-a95c-7ca7e4b27812&imageid=370afdcc-1b30-49c2-82c6-2f3bd237f1a5&ssid=08e31156-1f2d-4c08-b687-afb41d9f9601#imageid=370afdcc-1b30-49c2-82c6-2f3bd237f1a5

San Diego State defeats UCSB 68-51

The UCSB Men's basketball team lost to the SDSU Aztecs 68-51 at Cox Arena in San Diego. Chris Devine led the Gauchos with 18 points, while Jesse Byrd had 6 rebounds. Freshman center Greg Somogyi had a team-high 5 blocks despite playing only 15 minutes. Lorenzo Wade, Ryan Amoroso, and Kyle Spain led the Aztecs with 17, 13, and 11 points, respectively. SDSU also won the battle of the boards, 31 to 25.

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