San Diego State University (SDSU) is a public research university in San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 1897, it is the third-oldest university and southernmost in the 23-member California State University (CSU) system. SDSU is the oldest higher education institution in San Diego; its academic roots were established as a normal school in University Heights, then known as the San Diego Normal School. In the fall of 2024, the university enrolled over 38,000 students.
Viejas Arena is an indoor arena in San Diego, California, located on the campus of San Diego State University (SDSU). Opened in 1997 on the site of the historic Aztec Bowl, it is the home of the San Diego State Aztecs men's and women's basketball teams. The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW). The arena is also the home of the San Diego Mojo of the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF).
Roderick John Long Jr. is an American football coach and former player. He was most recently the defensive coordinator at Syracuse. Prior to being hired by Syracuse, Long was the defensive coordinator at New Mexico. He played professionally with BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Detroit Wheels of World Football League (WFL).
ChristianMarlowe is an American professional sportscaster who resides in Denver, Colorado. He currently is the play-by-play announcer for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association in the fall, winter and spring, and in the summer he is a play-by-play announcer for the Association of Volleyball Professionals. He is a former collegiate basketball and volleyball player and played on the US National Men's Volleyball Team. He played beach volleyball extensively and won numerous tournaments on the Open beach circuit. He also was a captain of the US men's volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Olympic Games.
The San Diego State Aztecs are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I (FBS) as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW); they will become a member of the Pac-12 Conference in 2026. The Aztec nickname was chosen by students in 1925; team colors are scarlet (red) and black. The university currently fields 17 varsity teams.
Peterson Gymnasium is an indoor arena in San Diego, California, located on the campus of San Diego State University (SDSU). Opened in 1961, it is the home of the San Diego State Aztecs women's volleyball team. The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW). The Peterson Gym building also contains classrooms for lectures.
Brent William Hilliard is an American volleyball coach and former player who is the head coach of the San Diego State Aztecs women's volleyball team at San Diego State University (SDSU). He competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and won a bronze medal.
The San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball team is the men's college basketball program that represents San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW). The team plays its home games at Viejas Arena.
The San Diego State Aztecs baseball team is the college baseball program that represents San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW). The team plays its home games at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
The San Diego State Aztecs women's cross country team is the women's cross country program that represents San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW).
The San Diego State Aztecs men's golf team is the men's golf program that represents San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW).
The San Diego State Aztecs women's tennis team is the women's tennis program that represents San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW). The team is based at the Aztec Tennis Center.
The San Diego State Aztecs women's soccer team is the women's soccer program that represents San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW). The team plays its home games at the SDSU Sports Deck.
Deitre Collins is an American volleyball coach and former player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1988 Summer Olympics. While at Hawai'i, she won the Broderick Award as the nation's top collegiate volleyball player in both 1983 and 1984.
The San Diego State Aztecs women's lacrosse team is the women's lacrosse program that represents San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as an affiliate member of the Big 12 Conference. The team plays its home games at the Aztec Lacrosse Field.
The San Diego State Aztecs men's tennis team is the men's tennis program that represents San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW). The team is based at the Aztec Tennis Center.
The San Diego State Aztecs women's golf team is the women's golf program that represents San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW).
The San Diego State Aztecs women's water polo team is the women's water polo program that represents San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as an affiliate member of the Golden Coast Conference (GCC). The team's home pool is located at the Aztec Aquaplex.
The San Diego State Aztecs women's swimming and diving team is the women's swimming and diving program that represents San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW). The team's home pool is located at the Aztec Aquaplex.
The San Diego State Aztecs women's track and field team is the women's track and field program that represents San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW). The team is based at the Aztrack, part of the SDSU Sports Deck.
