I’m not saying that Friday’s New Mexico vs. San Diego State semifinal at the Thomas & Mack Center was as good as it gets in the Mountain West Conference Tournament.
#VegasMadness
Brigham Young guard Jimmer Fredette wasn’t selected the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year. His performance Thursday might have some voters wishing for a do-over.
If he felt some pressure in his first postseason game, UNLV freshman Anthony Marshall had no problem hiding it.
It led to a four-game winning streak to end the regular season and predictions that an NCAA Tournament berth was guaranteed before this Mountain West Conference Tournament commenced.
Anthony Marshall and Tre’Von Willis each scored 13 points and UNLV pulled away in the second half for a 73-61 victory over Utah in the Mountain West Conference Tournament quarterfinals at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Except for a mid-February slump, UNLV’s basketball season has been as consistent as coach Lon Kruger’s demeanor, which is rooted in positive reinforcement.
Air Force is getting good at play-in games. Now it would love to parlay that into an upset of top-seeded New Mexico.
