Bubble Watch: San Diego State and UNLV
by Jeremy Mauss on Mar 8, 2010 1:39 PM PST
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The Aztecs are considered by many to be one of the last four teams in the tournament, while UNLV is in the bracket but not a complete lock. However, if there are some upsets in conference tournaments then San Diego State may have to win the MWC tournament to head to the NCAA tournament. UNLV should be safe if they win their opening round game, but since they are not locks they belong in the bubble discussion.
Below are games that could effect the Aztecs at-large chances:
Saint Mary's vs. Gonzaga (9:30PM ET ESPN) St. Mary's is pretty safe squarely on the bubble for an at large bid if they do not win. A Gonzaga win would definitely be what San Diego State and UNLV want.
William & Mary vs. Old Dominion (7:30 PM ET ESPN) ODU is the favorite and should win this CAA final matchup. If not they should be safe to get in which would take away another bid from a bubble team. ODU has a 33 RPI and have a decent record against the top RPI 100 of 7-7.
Fairfield vs. Siena (7:00PM ET ESPN2) Siena is in a similar situation of Old Dominion with an RPI of 37 and a 5-5 record against the top RPI 100. Their gaudy record of 26--6 might be enough if they lose in tonight's final.
This section should be updated daily with bubble matchups that will effect the MWC.
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Pretty sure St. Mary's has to win to get in.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 8, 2010 1:44 PM PST reply actions
Chris Dobbertean
Over at BtB says the Aztecs want the Bulldogs to crush the Gaels.
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
it kind of reminds me of that movie "You've got mail"...I'm Tom Hanks he's Meg Ryan -- Padres prospect Matt Antonelli on sdsuaztec4
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 8, 2010 4:14 PM PST up reply actions
If SDSU loses to CSU
then St.Mary’s is in either way. If SDSU win’s then it might just be St.Mary’s spot they take. It is a big game of what have you done for me lately for all the bubble teams.
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unlv is in as long as they beat utah imo. i do think they will make it to the finals.
i think sdsu has to get to the finals and i think they will get in. for the last 9 days i’ve heard that guy joe lunardi say sdsu last of the four to get in. 2 wins in the mwc tourney should do it.
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by wolfmanshowlforever on Mar 8, 2010 6:44 PM PST reply actions
St. Mary's beat Gonzaga
Gotta make the Aztecs feel nervous… this puts them right on the last spot in
Rebel Rock
I love this time of year
Even with the Utes sucking, there is no better time to be a basketball fan. Win and you are in, it’s as simple as that. St. Mary’s didn’t want it to leave it up to people to decide so they took matters into their own hands.
About UNLV, I’m changing them to be my favorites to win this tourney, they aren’t going to lose to Utah for a third time and they know they can beat the lobos and the cougars. Not to mention they have homecourt advantage.
As for SDSU I’m pretty sure they have to at least make the finals(with a win over the Lobos) and I just don’t see it happening for them, in fact it wouldn’t surprise me to see them get upset in the first round.
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