The San Diego State Aztecs women’s basketball team opened their 2026 season with a 77-51 win over the Cal State Fullerton Titans on November 3 in San Diego.
Freshman Mayenabasi Akpan led the Aztecs with 13 points on 6-for-8 shooting. Newcomers Alayna Kraus and Dionne Madjo each scored 10 points, both shooting 5-for-7. Bailey Barnhard added nine points and nine rebounds.
The Aztecs shot 50 percent or better in three of the four quarters and closed the first half with an 18-3 run. Defensively, they limited Cal State Fullerton to 25 percent shooting from both the field and three-point range. San Diego State also outscored the Titans 52-10 in the paint and outrebounded them 47-27.
All 12 scholarship players for San Diego State scored, with 11 players logging at least 10 minutes. The Titans’ Dylan Swindle led her team with 26 points.
Prior to the game, San Diego State revealed a banner celebrating last season’s Mountain West regular season championship. Head Coach Stacie Terry-Hutson praised the team’s depth and unselfish play, noting 22 assists in the game.
The Aztecs will host North Texas on Thursday at 11 a.m. for their annual field trip game.
CSB Take
The San Diego State Aztecs women’s basketball team demonstrated impressive depth and balanced scoring in their season opener, a strong indication of the roster’s versatility heading into conference play. Their dominant inside presence and efficient shooting helped control the game early and maintained momentum. As the Aztecs build on their prior season’s Mountain West championship success, their collective contributions and defensive intensity will be key factors in navigating the challenges of the upcoming season.
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