ALL THAT EFFORT and we get stuck with UNLV

[GOWYO]

I know we pounded them in Laramie a couple of months ago, but it just always feels wrong to draw the Rebels in the first round of the tournament. I haven't been paying all that close attention... did we thump them because the matchups are good, or just because they suck on the road?

 

[ZapPoke]

Yes, I am concerned about this game. Sure, the Pokes thumped them back in January but UNLV beat Utah State twice. I don’t think either team is the same since that January game. I guess I will just look forward to watching a good game.

 

[TheRealUW]

Is UNLV a very good basketball team? No

Are they better than they were in January? Yes

Will we beat them in what basically amounts to a home game for them? Very unlikely. I give it about a 10% chance. I’d bump that to 25% if it were on a true neutral court.

 

[phxpoke]

Vegas does not have a good record at home. There may be just as many Wyoming fans there on Wednesday.

 

[bladerunnr]

UNLV's results are a mixed bag. As mentioned above, they beat Utah St. 2X and they also beat Boise St. 2X. They lost twice to San Diego st., New Mexico, and the sheep. But they obviously are playing far better now than back in early January. We will really have to shoot well to beat them.

 

[Bryoming]

This is the matchup I was hoping for. I don't think we'll pound them by 30 again, but Wyoming matches up VERY well against UNLV. The rest of the bracket sets up nicely, too. Utah State is beatable, as is Grand Canyon.