San Diego State Blasts Yale to Reach Sweet 16, Earn Rematch With Defending Champ UConn

San Diego State Blasts Yale to Reach Sweet 16, Earn Rematch With Defending Champ UConn
San Diego State's Lamont Butler (L) and Yale's John Poulakidas battle for possession during an NCAA Tournament game in Spokane, Wash., on March 24, 2024. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY via Field Level Media
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SPOKANE, Wash.—Jaedon LeDee recorded 26 points and nine rebounds, and San Diego State never trailed while posting an 85–57 victory over Yale on Sunday night in second-round play in the East Region of the NCAA Tournament.

Darrion Trammell established season-highs of 18 points and four 3-pointers for the fifth-seeded Aztecs (26–10). San Diego State made a season-best 13 treys (in 27 attempts) and led by as many as 31 points.