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The month of February is approaching. That means that crunch time is also beginning for teams that want to make the NCAA Tournament. The bubble seems as wide open as ever, and it also seems much more welcoming to mid-majors than in prior years. Since our previous college basketball bracketology, there have been shifts of […] READ MORE
LWOS’s coverage of the NCAA continues with the Mountain West basketball preview. As one of the top-tier mid-major conferences, Mountain West has experienced great success in recent years. San Diego State, Nevada, and Utah State have all contributed NCAA tournament appearances. I am excited to see what team emerges this season. Mountain West Basketball Preview […] READ MORE
The Mountain West Tournament is shaping up to be one of the most significant conference postseasons this season. The league could possibly get four invitations to the NCAA Tournament, including two teams that are already battling in the bubble. 2020-21 Mountain West Tournament: Conference Eyes Four NCAA Bids There are four teams in the Mountain […] READ MORE
The month of February is winding down. March is just around the corner. In the mid-major basketball world, that means conference tournaments are approaching. In fact, the Horizon League sets everything into motion with the first round of its tournament this Thursday, February 25th. Meanwhile, plenty of other mid-major leagues have one or two weeks […] READ MORE
ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has three Mountain West Conference teams making the NCAA Tournament in his latest bracketology. There soon could be four. Joe Lunardi’s Bracketology Could Include Four Mountain West Teams The MWC is strong this year—at the top of the league at least. Utah State, Boise State, Colorado State, and San Diego State have […] READ MORE
Utah State defeated San Diego State in back-to-back games last week and took down Colorado State last night. After the Aggies’ tough start to the season, they’ve turned things around. Now, they’re in the driver’s seat to a Mountain West Conference regular-season championship. Utah State Handles San Diego State and Colorado State Aggies Go 3-0 […] READ MORE
Two weeks may not seem like a long time. However, during the college basketball season, that can feel like an eternity. Teams roughly play four games in that span, and those outcomes can drastically affect placement in bracket projections. That’s certainly the case in our latest edition of college basketball bracketology. This trend may continue […] READ MORE
On Nov. 9, 2020, the Mountain West announced they would alter the format for all men’s and women’s basketball programs. Every team will play each other in a two-game series within the same week, both matches in the same arena. The Mountain West Format Could be a Factor in Conference Seeding The Boise State Broncos […] READ MORE
The Mountain West and West Coast conferences are determined and poised to earn additional bids for the NCAA Tournament. Both conferences are more than just San Diego State and Gonzaga. However, with San Francisco’s 85-60 defeat of Nevada on Wednesday night, these hopeful mid-major programs may be hurting each other. The Mountain West and WCC […] READ MORE
LWOS continues its conference previews with the 2020-21 Mountain West Basketball Preview. This league is arguably the best mid-major league in the country. It routinely gets multiple bids to the NCAA Tournament. However, last season, it may have even had a number one seed. San Diego State made it deep into the season before taking […] READ MORE
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