WESTERN ATHLETIC BASKETBALL NEWS

New Mexico St player to AP: 'I can't put my trust in people'

Two former New Mexico State basketball players who said they were sexually assaulted by teammates spoke about the deep impact their time at the Las Cruces school had on them

MAY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Mexico St players file lawsuit alleging sexual assault

Two former New Mexico State basketball players filed a lawsuit alleging they were sexually assaulted by teammates and that the coaching staff and other administrators did nothing w...

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UAB tops Utah Valley, sets up Conference USA showdown in NIT

Ty Brewer had a career-high 30 points with 12 rebounds and five steals, Eric Gaines scored seven of his 13 points in overtime and UAB beat Utah Valley 88-86 to set up an all-Confer...

MARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UAB plays Utah Valley in NIT matchup

MARCH 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UAB, Utah Valley play in NIT

MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Mexico St hires Sam Houston's Hooten to attempt rebuild

New Mexico State has hired longtime Sam Houston coach Jason Hooten to try to restore a program that was shut down in the middle of the season after one player was involved in a fat...

MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah Valley reaches NIT semis, 74-68 over Cincinnati

Justin Harmon and Trey Woodbury each scored 17 points and Utah Valley advanced to the NIT semifinals in Las Vegas with a 74-68 victory over Cincinnati

MARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah Valley and Cincinnati play in NIT

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah Valley and Cincinnati square off in NIT matchup

MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jones scores 30, Southern Utah beats Rice 81-79 in CBI

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds defeated the Rice Owls 81-79 in the CBI Tournament on Monday led by Tevian Jones' 30 points

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Woodbury leads Utah Valley over Colorado 81-69 in NIT

Trey Woodbury scored 15 of his 25 points in the second half and Utah Valley defeated Colorado 81-69 in the second round of the NIT

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smith, Radford defeat Tarleton State 72-70 in OT in CBI

Led by DaQuan Smith's 20 points, the Radford Highlanders defeated the Tarleton State Texans 72-70 in overtime in the first round of the CBI Tournament

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado, Utah Valley square off in NIT

The Colorado Buffaloes and Utah Valley Wolverines play in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Radford and Tarleton State square off in CBI Tournament matchup

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spurgin's 16 lead Southern Utah past N. Alabama in CBI 72-50

Jason Spurgin had 16 points and 17 rebounds in Southern Utah’s 72-50 win over North Alabama in the CBI Tournament

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Southern Utah squares off against North Alabama in CBI Tournament matchup

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds and North Alabama Lions meet in the College Basketball Invitational

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado meets Utah Valley in NIT

The Colorado Buffaloes face the Utah Valley Wolverines in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gonzaga Bulldogs and Grand Canyon Antelopes meet in the opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 9 Gonzaga Bulldogs and Grand Canyon Antelopes play in the NCAA Tournament first round

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Mexico St report calls for strengthened culture, values

An independent law firm investigating a fatal shooting by a New Mexico State basketball player recommended the school enhance its weapons policy and “strengthen a culture that enco...

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gonzaga Bulldogs face Grand Canyon Antelopes in first round of NCAA Tournament

MARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harmon's 32 lead Utah Valley over New Mexico 83-69 in NIT

The Utah Valley Wolverines defeated the New Mexico Lobos 83-69 in the NIT led by Justin Harmon's 32 points

MARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Mexico, Utah Valley square off in NIT

MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Mexico plays Utah Valley in NIT matchup

MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grand Canyon beats Southern Utah 84-66 to claim WAC title

Ray Harrison scored 20 of his 31 points in the first half to put Grand Canyon comfortably in front and Gabe McGlothan scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half as the Antelopes...

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Southern Utah women win first NCAA Tournament berth

Cherita Daugherty scored 26 points, Lizzy Williams and Tomekia Whitman had double-doubles and Southern Utah beat California Baptist 82-73 to win the Western Athletic Conference Tou...

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS