San Diego State shutting down foes with disruptive defense

NCAA Tournament: San Diego State shutting down foes with disruptive defense

The challenge for Florida Atlantic, UConn or Miami is solving the disruptive mix of quick hands and physicality the Aztecs have used to wear down opponents.

San Diego State shutting down foes with disruptive defense

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Brian Dutcher lays out San Diego State’s mission in plain talk to avoid any confusion. “We’re a defensive-first team,” the sixth-year coach said after the Aztecs muscled past Creighton 57-56 on Sunday and into their first Final Four. “Everybody knows that about us, and our defense carries us.” The challenge for Florida Atlantic, UConn or Miami this weekend in Houston is solving the disruptive mix of quick hands and physicality …

San Diego State shutting down foes with disruptive defense

San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher wants players to think defense before offense, and the approach is working. The fifth-seeded Aztecs are in their first Final Four in school history thanks to a physical defense that has stifled opponents. They…

San Diego State shutting down foes with disruptive defense

San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher wants players to think defense before offense, and the approach is working. The fifth-seeded Aztecs are in their first Final Four in school history thanks to a physical defense that has stifled opponents. They…

San Diego State shutting down foes with disruptive defense

San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher wants players to think defense before offense, and the approach is working. The fifth-seeded Aztecs are in their first Final Four in school history thanks to a physical defense that has stifled opponents. They…

San Diego State shutting down foes with disruptive defense

San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher wants players to think defense before offense, and the approach is working. The fifth-seeded Aztecs are in their first Final Four in school history thanks to a physical defense that has stifled opponents. They…