UConn Huskies and San Diego State Aztecs square off in Sweet 16

Updated Mar. 28, 2024 3:43 a.m. ET

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San Diego State Aztecs (26-10, 13-8 MWC) vs. UConn Huskies (33-3, 21-2 Big East)

Boston; Thursday, 7:39 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -11; over/under is 136

BOTTOM LINE: No. 1 UConn plays No. 24 San Diego State in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Huskies are 21-2 against Big East opponents and 12-1 in non-conference play. UConn has a 25-2 record in games decided by at least 10 points.

The Aztecs' record in MWC play is 13-8. San Diego State ranks eighth in the MWC with 13.1 assists per game led by Darrion Trammell averaging 3.3.

UConn averages 8.6 made 3-pointers per game, 1.4 more made shots than the 7.2 per game San Diego State gives up. San Diego State averages 7.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 more made shots on average than the 5.9 per game UConn gives up.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tristen Newton is averaging 15.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 6.2 assists for the Huskies. Donovan Clingan is averaging 13.8 points over the last 10 games.

Micah Parrish averages 1.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Aztecs, scoring 9.3 points while shooting 28.7% from beyond the arc. Jaedon LeDee is averaging 24.4 points and 8.8 rebounds over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Huskies: 9-1, averaging 80.4 points, 38.8 rebounds, 19.7 assists, 5.1 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 49.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.4 points per game.

Aztecs: 6-4, averaging 71.8 points, 40.7 rebounds, 13.7 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 41.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.5 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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