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SDSU Falls to Troy in Double Overtime Thriller

11/19/2025

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Summary

Story summary

San Diego State University men's basketball team lost to Troy University 108-107 in two overtimes at Viejas Arena on November 18, 2025.
Miles Byrd led San Diego State with 21 points.
Magoon Gwath added 20 points and seven rebounds.
Troy's Thomas Dowd scored 25 points and grabbed 19 rebounds.
San Diego State is 2-1 and will face No. 7 Michigan on November 24 in the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, held on March 26, featured Michigan State defeating Indiana State 75–64, marking the Spartans' first national title. This game, showcasing stars Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, attracted over 35 million viewers and significantly boosted college basketball's popularity, influencing future programs and shaping the competitive landscape of collegiate athletics.

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Story summary

San Diego State University men's basketball team lost to Troy University 108-107 in two overtimes at Viejas Arena on November 18, 2025.
Miles Byrd led San Diego State with 21 points.
Magoon Gwath added 20 points and seven rebounds.
Troy's Thomas Dowd scored 25 points and grabbed 19 rebounds.
San Diego State is 2-1 and will face No. 7 Michigan on November 24 in the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas.

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