December 21, 2024; San Jose, California, USA San Diego Aztecs guard BJ Davis (10) shoots against California Golden Bears guard DJ Campbell (3) during the second half at SAP Center. Mandatory credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Nick Boyd hit five 3-pointers in a 17-point performance, Magoon Gwath anchored a relentless defense and 23rd-ranked San Diego State shut out Cal for a 71-50 win in the nightcap of the four-team San. Jose Tip-Off men’s basketball exhibition on Saturday night.
BJ Davis and Miles Byrd each scored 12 points, while Gwath had six points, 10 rebounds and three blocks for the Aztecs (8-2), who won their fifth straight.
Jeremiah Wilkinson, despite shooting 0-for-7 on 3-point attempts, had 13 points for the Golden Bears (7-5), who lost for the fourth time in their last five games. Andrei Stojakovic, who shot 2-for-12 overall, added 10 points.
Taking advantage of San Diego State’s 1-for-12 start from the field, Cal led 10-2 after seven minutes before the Aztecs turned the tables.
San Diego State limited Cal to just six points the rest of the first half while finally getting its offense going. Byrd’s 3-pointer in the final minute of the period capped a 23-6 run that gave the Aztecs a 25-16 lead at the break.
The Golden Bears, who shot just 15.6 percent (5-of-32) from the field before the break, were never a threat in the second period.
Boyd’s five 3-pointers tied the total for the entire Cal team, which went 5-for-24 from beyond the arc. Stojakovic had two of Cal’s five hits on six attempts, but went 0-for-6 on 2-point attempts.
Wayne McKinney III was the fourth Aztec in double figures with 10 points. He converted four of his seven shots, making him the only player in the game to make at least half of his attempts with four or more attempts.
San Diego State won despite shooting just 37.3 percent. The 50 points allowed were their second fewest this season, bettered only in a 100-49 win over Occidental.
Boyd also had four steals, while Byrd had five rebounds and three assists.
Wilkinson scored his 13 points mainly on 7-for-9 success at the foul line. He also had six rebounds. Stojakovic completed his 10 points with three steals and three blocks.
No Cal starters recorded an assist. The team made it four in total as the club stayed 19 below their previous season’s points low.
Cal’s Mady Sissoko was the game’s leading rebounder with 11, including five on the offensive boards.
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