Tuesday in their first matchup in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. Why it matters: Beating Creighton, a ranked opponent and perennial NCAA Tournament player, gives SDSU a solid win for their resume before they begin conference play.

Following three straight home games to begin their season, which included two wins and a loss to the Gonzaga Bulldogs, the San Diego State men’s basketball team will hit the road for the first time this season when they travel to Las Vegas for the Players Era Festival.

San Diego State and Oregon, both coming off victories over ranked opponents on Tuesday, will meet on Wednesday afternoon in the Players Era Festival at Las Vegas. San Diego State

Three thoughts from San Diego State’s first two games at the Players Era Festival, a 71-53 win against No. 21 Creighton on Tuesday and a 78-68 loss against Oregon on Wednesday: The Aztecs learned their opponent for Saturday’s final round — No.