Xavier Thames’ 30 leads Aztecs past Bison 63-44

San Diego States Aqeel Quinn (10) and D'Erryl Williams (11) walk off the court after winning against North Dakota State in the second half during the third-round game of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, March 22, 2014. San Diego State won 63-44. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

San Diego State's Skylar Spencer (0) celebrates the final seconds in the second half against North Dakota State during the third round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, March 22, 2014. San Diego State won 63-44. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

North Dakota State's Kory Brown, left, and San Diego State's Xavier Thames reach for a loose ball in the second half during the third-round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, March 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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SPOKANE, Wash. — Xavier Thames scored 30 points, and fourth-seeded San Diego State reached the round of 16 for the second time in school history, ending the run of No. 12 seed North Dakota State 63-44 on Saturday in the third round of the NCAA tournament.

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