MW Conference Tournament Upsets Alter NCAA Prospects

The Mountain West Conference women's basketball tournament saw several unexpected outcomes, shaking up expectations for the NCAA Tournament. San Diego State Aztecs defeated top-seed UNLV Lady Rebels 71-59, ending their three-year tournament winning streak and placing UNLV's NCAA berth in jeopardy. Similarly, Fresno State Bulldogs upset No. 3 seed Colorado State Rams, winning 54-52 and extending CSU's NCAA drought since 2016. Meanwhile, Boise State Broncos ended Nevada's season with a 54-48 victory, capitalizing on free throws despite being short-handed. In men's basketball, Boise State's NCAA hopes were dimmed following a critical 83-73 loss to Colorado State, highlighted by Nique Clifford's 36-point performance. The defeat ensured Boise State will face San Diego State, a team that swept them in the regular season, in the Mountain West Tournament quarterfinals.