Long drought seals SDSUs fate in title game against UConn

HOUSTON (AP) — A magical journey put San Diego State in its first Final Four. A thrilling buzzer-beater by Lamont Butler landed the Aztecs one win away from a national title. Hot early shooting Monday night helped them race to an early lead against the mighty UConn Huskies. Then things fell apart. For more than 11 tortured minutes in the title game, no matter what they tried, the Aztecs could not make a field goal in their 76-59 loss. Fighting against a stifling defense, they missed hook shots, had layups blocked, badly missed wide-open 3s and saw easy jump shots…