I like the Henderson venue... but actual question, why is the championship in Las Vegas? Like actually? I get that SoCal is closer to Vegas than us in Davis but it still seems ridiculously out of the way.

I think it may, but travel to SLC is easier than Hawaii IMO. Im conflicted on this idea for a few reasons. First of all, Utah Valley does have a large and growing enrollment, a good basketball program, nice arena, close to a big metro, and fits the football-less Big West. My issues pertain to UVU not having stellar attendance (although compared to the rest of the Big West its not bad), being a small fish in a big pond for SLC metro relevance, and with past reference to football (although that idea seems pushed back heavily), and geographic location, could be potentially temporary.

Now when it comes to Cal Baptist, I think it could be a good move, since they have decent facilities and donors, but I don't totally understand adding a private, religious university in the conference, especially with a smaller student population. I also don't see Cal Baptist having a historically big fan base or metro fanbase. More up in the air about that one.

thank GOD someone said it. I was borderline yelling at the tv. Just so annoying, so inconsistent, and so frustrating.

I don’t know about psychological toughness, that seemed like more of a slow burn (albeit 7 of the last minutes)

First time winning in Davis for CSUN in 16 years. Damn. This one hurts.

This is an interesting excerpt I missed from the Big West commissioner’s blog post reacting to UC Davis leaving to join the Mountain West:

“ On Tuesday, Dec. 10, The Big West Board of Directors and I were informed that UC Davis will depart The Big West after the 2025-26 academic year. It was unfortunate news, but each institution must do what they believe is best for their institution. The non-merger of the Pac-12 and Mountain West, combined with aspirations of FBS football, has continued to drive NCAA Division I western realignment. There is more information below, but I am thankful we get to keep UC Davis through 2025-26”.

Could he know something we don’t when it comes to future plans? We shall see.

WOW amazing block from leo my goodness! just a perfect sequence.

Niko has been looking fast these last few games.

okay folks, unrelated to anything play wise, but what do we think about the CSUB logo? My friends think im crazy for liking it.

5 or 4!

Better start this half.

ucsd coach laughing is a bit much

but he said a stadium announcement specifically would be announced?

Defense on ucsd side is insane

so you are expecting some form announcement of stadium expansion before summer? What did rocko say? I wonder if Plough is using the renovation in recruiting

that’s very true. I agree! Random but are you a fan of the berms? Heard mixed messages but they gotta be a favorite part to me!

yeah man is not the most reliable source.. although Texas state joining or saint Mary’s for basketball wouldn’t suprise me. Dr.mikes comments is more interesting confirming expansion for stadium. Honestly, true or not, all this noise possibly would push announcements out (sooner?)

luckily, I think we probably already had expansion drawings when we first built… but I’m looking forward to seeing it. The sunken bowl is great but it’ll be cool to see a bit more from the ground level driving by. I feel like they could do pretty well with expansion either way , the stadium design is kinda timeless in the first place

https://x.com/tbm_jy/status/1890812691813400686?s=46

Interesting…..

seems like its pretty cemented that sac will go independent FBS, and then try to join say the big west... interesting.