Physical San Diego State strive to get defensive vs. No. 1 Alabama
Win or lose in the Sweet 16 matchup with No. 1 overall seed Alabama, San Diego State strives to control the pace.
For the Aztecs to defeat the Crimson Tide in the South Region semifinal on Friday in Louisville, Ky., the No. 5 seed has to live up to its reputation.
"San Diego State's defenseis elite," Alabama coach Nate Oats said.
The Aztecs (29-6) led the nation in transition defense, and with a rotation that touches 1