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San Diego State edged New Mexico 64-62 on a banked layup by B.J. Davis with 2.1 seconds left to advance to the Mountain West final, ending the Lobos' NCAA Tournament hopes. UNM’s Deyton Albury scored 20 and Uriah Tenette added 11 as SDSU’s defense limited UNM’s shooters and the Aztecs pulled away late; UNM faces a postseason decision (NIT possible) as they regroup for the next steps.
New Mexico defeated San Diego State 81-76 at The Pit, pulling into a tie for second in the Mountain West and likely forcing SDSU to win the conference tournament for an at-large NCAA bid. The Lobos grabbed control late as Luke Haupt hit a decisive 3 after a late-possession sequence, while SDSU squandered chances—especially at the free-throw line (13-for-22) and defending 6-9 freshman Tomislav Buljan who finished with 24 points and 18 rebounds. A controversial video review on the final inbound did not overturn the call. SDSU's next game is at Boise State.
The Mountain West Conference announced a 10-team lineup for 2026, adding North Dakota State, NIU, and UTEP; the league will play 40 conference games across 13 weeks, with each team hosting four and visiting four conference opponents across four time zones, culminating in the Conference Championship Game with a potential CFP berth; full schedule to be released soon.
Northern Illinois head coach Thomas Hammock is leaving for an NFL role with the Seattle Seahawks as an administrative offensive assistant, prompting defensive coordinator Rob Harley to be elevated to interim head coach. NIU will move to the Mountain West and aims to maintain staff continuity while pursuing transfers and recruiting. Hammock went 35-47 in seven years, won the 2021 MAC title, and led bowl appearances in 2021, 2023 and 2024, including a 2024 upset of Notre Dame.
The Mountain West Conference announced that North Dakota State University will join as a football-only member beginning July 1, 2026, with a two-year transition during which NDSU will be ineligible for the MW Championship Game and postseason until 2028. The move aims to raise the conference's football profile, with NDSU's FCS program having won 10 of the last 15 national titles and maintaining strong national exposure. NDSU will play a full MW schedule in 2026 but cannot compete for the conference title or bowls until 2028, while the MW finalizes its new membership model that includes all-sport and affiliate members.
San Diego State topped New Mexico 83-79 at Viejas Arena to move to 7-0 in the Mountain West after a late rally by the Lobos. Miles Byrd shone with 21 points and multipleStats, Reese Dixon-Waters added double figures, and Miles Heide was fouled intentionally late and made two free throws to extend the lead as BJ Davis hit a fall-away jumper with 11 seconds left. New Mexico climbed back from a 15-point second-half hole but ran out of time, with Buljan scoring 20 for the Lobos. The win keeps SDSU atop the conference and sets up a Wed. trip to Grand Canyon.
San Diego State basketball secured a 110-107 triple overtime victory over Boise State, remaining undefeated in Mountain West play, with standout performances from BJ Davis and Elzie Harrington.
The Mountain West announced the 2026 football schedule, detailing home and away opponents for all nine teams, including key matchups for UNM against Air Force, NIU, UNLV, UTEP, Hawai’i, Nevada, San José State, and Wyoming, with historical context and upcoming games highlighted.
The Mountain West Conference announced its 2026 football schedule, featuring nine teams including new members NIU and UTEP, with 36 conference games, rivalries, and a championship to determine playoff contenders.
San Diego State's 2025-26 Mountain West basketball schedule has been finalized with all 20 conference games assigned TV networks and dates, including three on CBS and several early morning tip-offs, highlighting the team's national relevance and strategic scheduling. The Aztecs will also play a notable nonconference game against Arizona on December 20.
The Mountain West announced its 2025-26 men's basketball schedule, featuring 47 games on CBS Sports and 24 on FOX Sports, with key matchups starting in December and culminating in the March championship at Las Vegas, all with extensive TV coverage and a 20-game conference format.
The article updates the Mountain West men's basketball power rankings with the addition of Grand Canyon University, highlighting San Diego State as the top team, and providing outlooks for other teams including Utah State, Boise State, UNLV, and newcomers like Grand Canyon, emphasizing roster changes, transfers, and prospects for the upcoming season.
Grand Canyon University is joining the Mountain West Conference a year early, strengthening the league with a highly competitive program that has a strong track record in non-football sports, which could benefit the conference both competitively and financially in the short and long term, despite some controversy and schedule adjustments.
The Mountain West Conference unexpectedly invited Grand Canyon University to join immediately for the 2025-26 season, despite opposition from departing schools like SDSU, citing partnership and competition enhancement, amid ongoing legal disputes and scheduling concerns.
The Mountain West announced its 2025 football TV schedule, featuring 53 games across CBS, CBS Sports Network, and FOX Sports, with key matchups starting in Week 0 and culminating in the championship game on Dec. 5, including multiple games on Fridays and a comprehensive weekly broadcast plan.