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Mountain West Semifinals: SDSU Faces New Mexico Showdown

3/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

San Diego State and New Mexico meet in Mountain West semifinals on March 13, 2026, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
This marks final Mountain West meeting, with 21-10 and 23-9 records and NCAA bids at stake.
San Diego State is favored by 2.5 points.
New Mexico's Jake Hall and San Diego State's Taj DeGourville are key players.
Both teams must control pace and rebounding to win.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1999, the Mountain West Conference aimed to enhance competition among eight founding schools, including San Diego State and New Mexico. Over the years, it has grown significantly, now featuring 12 teams. As both teams prepare for their semifinal clash, their impressive records of 21-10 and 23-9 highlight the conference's evolution and its impact on NCAA tournament opportunities.

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Story summary

San Diego State and New Mexico meet in Mountain West semifinals on March 13, 2026, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
This marks final Mountain West meeting, with 21-10 and 23-9 records and NCAA bids at stake.
San Diego State is favored by 2.5 points.
New Mexico's Jake Hall and San Diego State's Taj DeGourville are key players.
Both teams must control pace and rebounding to win.

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