McDaniels scores 25 to lift San Diego St. over UNLV 63-55
San Diego State's Nathan Mensah (31) shoots as UNLV's Cheikh Mbacke Diong (34) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

San Diego State's Nathan Mensah (31) shoots as UNLV's Cheikh Mbacke Diong (34) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Mar. 14, 2019 06:39 PM EDT
San Diego State's Jeremy Hemsley (42) defends as UNLV's Noah Robotham drives during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

San Diego State's Jeremy Hemsley (42) defends as UNLV's Noah Robotham drives during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Mar. 14, 2019 08:07 PM EDT
UNLV's Kris Clyburn reacts to a play during the final moments of the team's NCAA college basketball game against San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

UNLV's Kris Clyburn reacts to a play during the final moments of the team's NCAA college basketball game against San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Mar. 14, 2019 08:04 PM EDT
San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher instructs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UNLV in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher instructs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UNLV in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Mar. 14, 2019 08:06 PM EDT
San Diego State's Aguek Arop (3) defends as UNLV's Amauri Hardy shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

San Diego State's Aguek Arop (3) defends as UNLV's Amauri Hardy shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Mar. 14, 2019 08:01 PM EDT
San Diego State's Jeremy Hemsley defends as UNLV's Kris Clyburn (1) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

San Diego State's Jeremy Hemsley defends as UNLV's Kris Clyburn (1) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Mar. 14, 2019 08:01 PM EDT
San Diego State's Nathan Mensah (31) and Jalen McDaniels (5) defend as UNLV'sJoel Ntambwe shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

San Diego State's Nathan Mensah (31) and Jalen McDaniels (5) defend as UNLV'sJoel Ntambwe shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Mar. 14, 2019 08:05 PM EDT
San Diego State's Jalen McDaniels shoots during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against UNLV in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

San Diego State's Jalen McDaniels shoots during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against UNLV in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Mar. 14, 2019 06:39 PM EDT
San Diego State's Devin Watson (0) and UNLV's Bryce Hamilton (13) reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

San Diego State's Devin Watson (0) and UNLV's Bryce Hamilton (13) reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Mar. 14, 2019 06:40 PM EDT
UNLV's Cheikh Mbacke Diong gestures after scoring during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

UNLV's Cheikh Mbacke Diong gestures after scoring during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Mar. 14, 2019 06:40 PM EDT
San Diego State's Jalen McDaniels (5) celebrates with teammate Adam Seiko (2) after sinking a 3-point shot during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against UNLV in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

San Diego State's Jalen McDaniels (5) celebrates with teammate Adam Seiko (2) after sinking a 3-point shot during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against UNLV in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Mar. 14, 2019 06:40 PM EDT
UNLV head coach Marvin Menzies instructs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

UNLV head coach Marvin Menzies instructs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Mar. 14, 2019 08:07 PM EDT
San Diego State's Devin Watson shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UNLV in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

San Diego State's Devin Watson shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UNLV in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Mar. 14, 2019 08:11 PM EDT
San Diego State's Jalen McDaniels defends as UNLV's Amauri Hardy drives to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

San Diego State's Jalen McDaniels defends as UNLV's Amauri Hardy drives to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Mar. 14, 2019 08:01 PM EDT