The term 'SAN DIEGO STATE ATHLETE' can be summarized by the crossword solution 'AZTEC', which is a five-letter word. San Diego State University is home to the San Diego State Aztecs, the school's athletic teams. The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I and are members of the Mountain West Conference. The Aztecs have won numerous conference championships in various sports, including men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, and softball.