In a significant Mountain West Conference Tournament quarterfinal match, Colorado State University secured a pivotal 85-78 victory over the 23rd-ranked Nevada, advancing to the conference semifinals. This win not only propels the Rams into the next round, where they will face the winner of the New Mexico vs. Boise State game, but also solidifies their position in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, clinching an NCAA Tournament spot. Nevada, despite the loss and moving to a 2-5 record under coach Steve Alford in conference tournaments, is expected to enter the NCAA Tournament as a 6-8 seed. The Wolf Pack's season record now stands at 26-7.
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Final: Colorado State 85, No. 23 Nevada 78 Wolf Pack (26-7) bows out in the MW Tournament quarterfinal, falling to 2-5 under Steve Alford in the conference tournament. CSU clinches an NCAA Tournament spot. Nevada will head to the Big Dance as a 6-8 seed.
MWC hoops tourney at The Mack: Colorado State 85 Nevada 78 Final CSU plays Boise St/New Mexico winner
FINAL: Colorado State 85, Nevada 78ā¦ The Rams advance to the semis and give their NCAA tourney resume a boost.
MOUNTAIN WEST TOURNAMENT (Quarterfinals) FINAL: No. 7 Colorado State 85, No. 2 Nevada 78 ā¢ CSU plays winner of No. 6 New Mexico/No. 3 Boise State in tomorrow's semifinal round
Final: Colorado State 65, Nevada 54 Nevada led at halftime before CSU went on a 20-3 run to start the second half while the Wolf Pack went 1-of-14 in the third quarter. Nevada (16-16) falls in the MW Tournament quarterfinal for the sixth straight season. https://t.co/E1tGhpZuLd