In the latest Mountain West basketball standings, Utah State leads with a 9-3 record, followed closely by New Mexico and San Diego State, both at 8-4. UNLV, after their recent 67-65 victory over Fresno State, has improved to 7-4, tied with Boise State and ahead of Colorado State at 7-5. This victory marks UNLV's fifth consecutive win and keeps their notable streak alive, extending their consecutive games with a made 3-pointer or 3-point play to 1,216 games. The Lady Rebels are now 21-2 overall and 11-1 in the Mountain West. The conference remains highly competitive, with several key matchups ahead, including New Mexico at San Diego State, Utah State at Colorado State, and Nevada at UNLV. The conference's performance has caught the attention of the bracket project, with San Diego State, Colorado State, Utah State, New Mexico, Boise State, and Nevada all positioned for NCAA tournament seeds.
Updated with quotes: “It’s another great game in the Mountain West,” coach Kevin Kruger said. Also, the 3-point streak is still alive thanks to DJ Thomas. UNLV shot 1 of 8 from 3. UNLV survives late scare at Fresno State; 3-point streak lives https://t.co/41icTFFADy #UNLVMBB
This upcoming weekend slate in the Mountain West includes... FRIDAY: New Mexico at San Diego State SATURDAY: Utah State at Colorado State SATURDAY: Nevada at UNLV https://t.co/LuupqiGGLI
Boise State-UNLV in the 4-5 game if the Mountain West Tournament started tomorrow. https://t.co/8aKayubkN8
Mountain West standings through the midweek slate of games: 9-3 Utah State 8-4 New Mexico 8-4 San Diego State 7-4 UNLV 7-4 Boise State 7-5 Colorado State 6-5 Nevada 5-6 Wyoming 4-8 Fresno State 2-10 San Jose State 1-11 Air Force
UNLV 67 Fresno 65. Final UNLV ascending in MWC standings with 5th straight win.
#EvergreenTweet There is a close, one-possession Mountain West game at the final media timeout. UNLV 62, Fresno State 60 (3:47 left in Fresno)
Current @bracketproject seeds for the Mountain West (site updates in real time, so this can change any time)... 5 San Diego State 6 Colorado State 6 Utah State 9 New Mexico 10 Boise State 11 Nevada https://t.co/XhriCAhc4Q
Fresno State-UNLV tied at 53-53 with 9:01 to go. KenPom had it as a 4-point game for UNLV. Another great finish coming in the Mountain West.
STREAK IS STILL ALIVE! Dedan Thomas Jr. hits a 3-pointer after UNLV had missed its first five from behind the arc. 1,216. Rebels lead 50-44 with 12:06 left. #UNLVMBB https://t.co/ytxvmebT4J
Keylan Boone scores in the paint, draws a foul and makes the free throw. That extends UNLV's streak of consecutive games with a made 3-pointer or 3-point play to 1,216. Conventional 3-point streak still at 1,215.
A big 67-64 win for UNLV over Colorado State, who is the next highest ranked Mountain West team in the NET. Lady Rebels are 21-2 overall, 11-1 in Mountain West. Up next: Air Force at 5 p.m. Saturday at Thomas & Mack in a doubleheader with UNLV vs. UNR at 8:30 p.m. #UNLVWBB https://t.co/nVnXPk6jXZ
Wednesday's Mountain West hoops lines and times... • Utah State (-8.5) at Wyoming, 8 MT (FS1) • UNLV (-4.5) at Fresno State, 8 MT/9 MT (CBS Sports Network)
Boise State moved up two spots in the NET overnight. Broncos now No. 46 with a 5-6 record in Quad 1. Overall Broncos are 7-7 in Quad 1/Quad 2 with one Q3 loss (UNLV). Still in decent shape for the NCAA Tournament at this point.
Boise State fans can get a look at Fresno State tonight ahead of Saturday's game in Boise. Bulldogs host UNLV at 9 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. MW fans should be rooting for UNLV to move up 14 spots in the NET from 89 to 75 to eliminate some 'bad losses' in Quad 3.
Boise State fans can get a look at Fresno State tonight ahead of Saturday's game in Boise. Bulldogs host UNLV at 7 p.m. MW fans should be rooting for UNLV to move up 14 spots in the NET from 89 to 75 to eliminate some 'bad losses' in Quad 3.
Colorado State up 14 at the half. Who should you be rooting in this one for as a fan of another MW team? Remaining schedules: SDSU New Mexico At Utah State At Fresno State San Jose St at UNLV Boise State CSU Utah State At New Mexico At UNLV Nevada Wyoming at Air Force
Mountain West standings entering Tuesday night's games (tie records sorted by NET on this one)... 8-3 Utah State 7-4 San Diego State 7-4 New Mexico 7-4 Colorado State 7-4 Boise State 6-4 Nevada 6-4 UNLV 5-5 Wyoming 4-7 Fresno State 1-10 San Jose State 1-10 Air Force #mwbb