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Short-handed Aztecs beat Fresno State to remain undefeated

14-0. That sounds really. Despite being without starter Nathan Mensah and backup Aguek Arop, the now 14-0 San Diego State men’s basketball team managed to defeat Fresno State 61-52 despite an uneven showing. How long can the Aztecs keep up this glory run?

Idaho Potato Bowl storylines to watch: Cartwheeling lineman, record-setting QB and more

Nevada hasn’t played a football game since the ugly incident against UNLV back on November 30th. The Wolf Pack and Bobcats of Ohio have essentially had a mini off-season its been so long since they’ve played, but the Potato Bowl will feature both programs on Friday. Read above for storylines.

In Mountain West game mired by fouls, Boise State men push win streak to four

This game was terrible. Coaches from both ends of the sideline were furious about officiating in a game where 40+ fouls were called. Boise State’s Derrick Alston only had four points and the Broncos were 3/15 from three, but still managed to win.

Seven questions for Mountain West basketball season

Mountain West conference play kicked off last night, er...well, technically it kicked off during that weird one-off week in December, but the bulk of conference play started tomorrow. San Diego State and Utah State are the conference darlings, but who else will contend? Who won’t? The Las Vegas Sun speculates above.

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On the Horizon:

• Coming Thursday: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Opponent Preview: Ohio Bobcats
• Coming Thursday: The Recruiting Road So Far: UNLV