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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: 2026 Mountain West Softball Week 3
Week 3 of the 2026 Mountain West softball season has come and gone, and we are starting to get a bit more of a gauge on the quality of the 10 teams in the conference. This was not a very successful week overall for the conference, with only a few teams finishing with a record […]
Mountain West Recruiting Roundup 2-23-26. 2026 Sleeper Recruit Team.
It’s another week of the Mountain West Recruiting Roundup. The class of 2026 is signed, sealed, and delivered, but our coverage of the class is still going. New offers for the class of 2027 and beyond are being handed out, as some teams are wasting no time in doing work for next year’s class, but […]
Mountain West Connection Players of the Week
The regular season is wrapping up and this past week had no shortage of shocking outcomes. The race for conference player of the year continues to be an intriguing one, with multiple players still in contention. Let’s take a look at who stood out this past week. Offensive Player of the Week Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (UNLV) […]
Mountaintop View 2-23-26. Targeting rule change, basketball upsets, bracketology, Swimming Champs
It’s Monday, and it was another great weekend of basketball! March Madness is almost upon us and the NFL Draft is looming. News will continue to come your way, and we are here for it all. Check out our original coverage and what we can find from the World Wide Web below. Targeting rule to […]
AZTECS FLAT IN ROAD LOSS TO COLORADO STATE. RAMS WIN 83-74 BEHIND ORANGE OUT IN FORT COLLINS.
Colorado State use efforts by Carey Booth and Jase Butler to pave way to upset victory. Aztecs second loss in a row raises concerns about tournament at-large invite. The Aztecs hit the road on Saturday as they travelled to Fort Collins to take on the upstart Rams. Coming off of a loss at home on […]
Nevada bounces back, shocks Utah State 80-77 in late Mountain West classic
The Wolf Pack came into Saturday’s matchup against the Utah State Aggies on a two-game losing streak, and a bad one at that. With near 20-point losses to San Diego State and San Jose State, giving SJSU its second win in conference play, things were on the decline for Nevada, and coming back home to […]
Spartans overpowered by Boise State
In the wake of an upset win over Nevada, San Jose State (7-20, 2-14 MW) walked into ExtraMile Arena on Saturday afternoon searching for some consolation history; their first-ever road win over Boise State (16-11 8-8 MW) and a program-first victory in Boise after 23 straight losses on the Broncos’ home floor. Instead, they ran […]
Mountain West Reacts Results: Margin of victory, mid-major conference rankings.
This post is brought to you by FanDuel, proud partner of SBNation. It’s beneficial to score more. Just under two-thirds of voters in this poll thought that margin of victory should be a focus for mid-major teams competing for an at-large spot in the NCAA Tournament. It may not always feel right to some, but it’s […]
March Mindset: Lobos Face Crucial Road Test in Fresno
Lobos face the Bulldogs on the Road in Fresno How to Watch: CBS Sports NetworkTip-off: 6:00 PM MST / 5:00 PM PST Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Location: Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA Radio: Lobo Radio Network / 99.9 FM The Fan (Rob Portnoy & Hunter Greene) Prediction: New Mexico is the favorite with a deeper […]
2025-26 Mountain West Bracketology: Feb. 20
We are in the home stretch! There are just 15 days left in the Mountain West men’s basketball regular season. In the meantime, how well does a few of our at-large candidates stack up comparatively to the field? Let’s examine! At Large Candidates: Utah State: NET: 22 KenPom: 23 Lunardi: 7-seed Bracket Matrix (out of 113 simulations; […]
2026 Recruiting Breakdown: Nevada
Welcome to the eighth post in our twelve-part recruiting breakdown series. Today will look at the #8 team in our rankings, Nevada. The Wolf Pack made better gains on the recruiting trail than they did on the field this past season. To learn more about their new players, continue scrolling. The Skinny: High School Players: […]
Mountaintop View 2-20-26: New Mexico Golf, North Dakota State Football, NIU Loses Their Coach, Utah State and Family Legacy
New Mexico Golf Making Some Noise What Can North Dakota Expect in the Mountain West? The Bison will go from facing regional goes to traveling across the entire country. Is it worth it? The Bison Are Investing In Their Future The Bison believe they can compete at the next level and they have the money […]
Mountain West in the NBA: How MW alums are performing midway through 2026-27
The Mountain West men’s basketball season is in full swing, but it’s never a bad time to discuss past Mountain West stars and their journeys after being in the conference. It’s time for our annual “Mountain West in the NBA” update, so let’s not waste any more time and dive into it! Colorado State: Isaiah […]
Stats Corner: Who is more Impactful? Transfer or Homegrown players?
In 2025, the NCAA transfer portal rewrote the record books. Over 2,400 men’s Division I basketball players entered during the spring window, marking an 11-12% increase from the previous year and representing more than 40% of all Division I players testing the market. This surge has fundamentally reshaped college basketball’s landscape. The intensity of this […]
2026 Recruiting Breakdown: Utah State
Welcome to the seventh post in our twelve-part recruiting breakdown series. Today will look at the #7 team in our rankings, Utah State. This was a class focused on securing in-state talent and filled many needs through the transfer portal. To see what the Aggies put together, read below. The Skinny: High School Players: QB […]
One season at a time: For fans, the fragile hope of mid-majors
For years, the rhythm of mid-major college sports lived in the quiet spaces between certainty and hope. Rosters turned over slowly. A sophomore guard might become a senior legend. A coach’s system could take root long enough for fans to recognize not just the plays, but the personalities running them. In gyms and stadiums far […]
Mountaintop View 2-19-26
Officials gather for new Aloha Stadium milestones This news is a day old, but noteworthy. Hawaii’s New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) project can finally get moving after Aloha Stadium’s demolition has officially begun. The project is slated to be finished in 2029. Progress to be sure, but astonishing nonetheless that it took a little […]
2026 Mountain West Softball Power Rankings: Week 2
Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and there wasn’t an abundance of love to go around in the performances of the 10 MWC softball teams, with only four teams achieving a record at or above .500 on the week. Heading into the third week of the season, several teams in the conference will have opportunities […]
Mountain West Reacts Survey: Margin of Victory, G6 Conference Rankings
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mountain West fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey
Mountain West Basketball Transfer Portal Team: Conference Play Vol. 6
2/11-2/17 Spotlight: Colby Garland A native of Magnolia, Arkansas, Colby Garland has been on the move consistently. Following a successful high school career that saw him take home two state titles, he played one more year at Link Academy in Missouri. The college basketball world finally took notice at this point, with Garland receiving a […]
2026 Recruiting Breakdown: New Mexico
Welcome to the sixth post in our twelve-part recruiting breakdown series. Today will look at the #6 team in our rankings, New Mexico. The Lobos signed a large recruiting class filled with talent, especially from the surrounding states of Arizona, Texas, California, and, of course, New Mexico. Read all about this class below. The Skinny: […]
Peak Perspective: 2026 State Recruiting Battles
Our recruiting coverage continues today with a look into the recruiting battles in the different Mountain West battleground states. It only makes sense to review which teams are recruiting the best in each state. After all, recruiting is one of the most significant ways to define if a program succeeds or fails. Given how often a player […]
Grand Canyon Stuns San Diego State at Viejas, Shakes Up Mountain West Race
Photo Courtesy of Photo by: David Kadlubowski GCU Athletics Game Overview The Mountain West race shifted dramatically Tuesday night when the Grand Canyon Lopes visited Viejas Arena and pulled off one of the season’s most impressive road wins, beating the San Diego State Aztecs 73-63. With this win, GCU completed a season sweep of San […]
Mountaintop View 2-18-26. Conference Realignment, NCAA Tournament, MBB Rankings, Bracketology, WBB POTW
It’s Wednesday, and we are up and running! Keep up with all the basketball news as we get closer to March Madness! See what is coming your way today on our site and around the internet. Mountain West & PAC-12 Updates/Rumors KC Smurthwaite takes a stab at some updates around the two western conferences. He […]
A long-awaited roar — Spartans finally break through against Nevada
There are nights in college basketball when the rim feels unforgiving, when every possession becomes a grind against doubt, injury, and history. And then there are nights like Tuesday inside Provident Credit Union Event Center; the kind that remind a program, a locker room, and a faithful few why belief never truly disappears. San Jose […]
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