National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
San Diego St. 83, San Diego Christian 52
When: 10:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 5, 2012
Where: Viejas Arena, San Diego, California
Officials: # Lonnie Dixon, # Ryan Holmes, # Bob Staffen
Attendance: 10857

DeShawn Stephens scored a career-high 18 points as No. 25 San Diego State defeated NAIA foe San Diego Christian 83-52 on Thursday for its 54th straight victory over an unranked opponent.

Stephens and Alec Williams (10 points) had eight rebounds apiece, while Garrett Green scored a season-high 14 points, and Jamaal Franklin and Chase Tapley each added 11.

San Diego State’s aggressive man-to-man defense continually forced the Hawks to use the entire shot clock to find an open shot. The Aztecs forced 15 turnovers, outscored the Hawks 19-3 off turnovers and held San Diego Christian to 40.4 shooting. San Diego State shot 53.8 percent.

San Diego State jumped out to a 10-7 lead in the first six minutes before outscoring San Diego Christian 34-16 to lead 44-26 at the half. It marked the fourth time this season San Diego State (13-2) has not trailed in a game.

Ryan Rubino led San Diego Christian (4-7) with 13 points.
Top Game Performances
 
San Diego Christian   San Diego St.
Scoring DeShawn Stephens 18
Assists Chase Tapley 5
0 Rebounds DeShawn Stephens 8
Free Throws Made Garrett Green 10
Steals Chase Tapley 3
Blocks N/A
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
San Diego Christian 52 40.4 10-25 4-9 16 15 2 4 14
San Diego St. 83 53.8 5-17 22-32 13 36 0 8 10