Mountain West

New Mexico basketball teams temporarily relocating to Texas

Nov. 20, 2020 04:32 PM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's men's and women's basketball teams are temporarily relocating to Texas due to coronavirus restrictions in their home...

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the coronavirus cheer during Game 1 of the Korean Series, the Korea Baseball Organization's championship round, between Doosan Bears and NC Dinos at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some parts of eastern Gangwon province to try to suppress a coronavirus resurgence there. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

The Latest: Golden Boot winner Diego Rossi in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2020 09:01 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020 file photo, San Diego State forward Matt Mitchell (11) points skyward during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in San Diego. San Diego State was three days away from finding out whether it would be a No. 1 or 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament when March Madness was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Their season ended before they could find out how truly historic it could have been. They finished 30-2, ranked No. 6 and with a Mountain West Conference regular-season championship banner hanging in Viejas Arena. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

Aztecs motivated after historic season ended at 30-2

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 13, 2020 05:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, UCLA guard Chris Smith (5) drives to the basket as Southern California forward Onyeka Okongwu defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Los Angeles. After flirting with the NBA draft, Smith has returned to UCLA for the 2020-21 season. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

SDSU gets rare visit from No. 22 UCLA for season opener

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 10, 2020 02:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, California coach Mark Fox talks to his bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado in Berkeley, Calif. Fox, who had a successful run at Nevada before landing in Berkeley, earned his 300th career win in the Bears' Pac-12 tournament victory against rival Stanford earlier this year. He is 300-194 entering the season. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)

Colorado Buffaloes at California Golden Bears 2/27/2020

Nov. 09, 2020 01:04 AM EST

Mountain West to begin conference schedule in December

By The Associated Press Oct. 09, 2020 04:10 PM EDT
The Mountain West Conference will play an 18-game basketball schedule, starting in late December. The season will begin on Dec. 29 and...

UNC opens play in home-state Maui Invitational against UNLV

Oct. 07, 2020 05:32 PM EDT
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina will begin play in the relocated Maui Invitational by facing UNLV in the Tar Heels’ home state as the tournament begins...

Aztecs extend Dutcher's contract 3 years through 2026

Sep. 04, 2020 07:49 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State basketball coach Brian Dutcher has signed a three-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season. ...

Former Colorado State basketball coach Boyd Grant dies at 87

Aug. 17, 2020 02:41 PM EDT
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Boyd “Tiny” Grant, the basketball coach who led Colorado State and Fresno State to the NCAA Tournament, died Monday. It was his 87th...

Mitchell to return for senior season at San Diego State

Jul. 31, 2020 06:52 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Forward Matt Mitchell will return to San Diego State for his senior season after exploring his chances in the NBA Draft. ...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) breaks away from Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) and defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (98) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

The Latest: Colorado State pauses football after 8 positives

By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2020 01:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 24, 2019, file photo, Megan Rapinoe, a member of the United States women's national soccer team, speaks to reporters during a news conference in New York. Groups that advocate for civil rights and women’s rights have joined notable athletes in asking the NCAA to move the first and second rounds of the 2021 men’s basketball tournament out of Idaho after the state passed a law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports. A letter sent and signed by a list of professional athletes including Megan Rapinoe, Billie Jean King, Jason Collins and Sue Bird calls for the NCAA to move the games set to be held March 2021 at Boise State University. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Osa Seattle FC vs Pdx FC 5/22/2019

Jun. 10, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, March 1, 2014, file photo, Brooklyn Nets' Jason Collins reacts from the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee. Groups that advocate for civil rights and women’s rights have joined notable athletes in asking the NCAA to move the first and second rounds of the 2021 men’s basketball tournament out of Idaho after the state passed a law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports. A letter sent and signed by a list of professional athletes including Megan Rapinoe, Billie Jean King, Jason Collins and Sue Bird calls for the NCAA to move the games set to be held March 2021 at Boise State University. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)

Nets-Bucks 3/1/2014

Jun. 10, 2020 05:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2012, file photo, Colorado State guard Kaipo Sabas (15) if elevated above a crowd of students who rushed the court after a 77-60 victory over No. 13 San Diego State in an NCAA basketball game, in Fort Collins Colo. When the virus wanes enough to allow the games to begin again, the very essence of these events will likely be missing. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez, File)

San Diego State-Colorado State 1/28/2012

Jun. 05, 2020 10:18 AM EDT

Mountain West to eliminate some postseason tournaments

By The Associated Press Jun. 01, 2020 10:40 PM EDT
The Mountain West is eliminating postseason tournaments in baseball, men’s and women’s tennis and women’s soccer and shortening other postseason events. ...

San Diego State adds Tomaić as transfer from Maryland

May. 18, 2020 06:12 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State has signed forward Joshua Tomaić as a grad transfer from Maryland. Coach Brian...

San Diego State's Mitchell declares for NBA draft

Apr. 26, 2020 09:12 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State junior forward Matt Mitchell has declared for the NBA draft while keeping open the option of returning to school. ...

Boise State implements staff furloughs including athletics

Apr. 21, 2020 05:00 PM EDT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin and other coaches and athletic department employees earning more than $40,000 per year will be...

Flynn declares for NBA draft after historic season at SDSU

Apr. 17, 2020 03:56 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Guard Malachi Flynn, a consensus All-American and the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year, will forgo his senior season at San Diego...