San Diego State Battles Utah State for Mountain West Title Today

UPDATE: The highly anticipated 2026 Mountain West men’s basketball championship game is set to tip off today, March 11, 2026, at 3 p.m. PT (4 p.m. MT) in Las Vegas. This thrilling matchup features No. 1 seed Utah State facing off against No. 2 seed San Diego State for the coveted title.

As the regular season champion, Utah State enters the game with an impressive record of 27-6, while San Diego State holds a record of 22-10. Both teams are making headlines, as they prepare to transition from the Mountain West to the Pac-12 after this season.

The stakes are high for both teams, with Utah State looking to assert dominance after previously defeating San Diego State 71-66 in Logan. However, the Aztecs have proven their resilience, previously winning 89-72 in their home matchup.

In their journey to the championship, San Diego State triumphed over No. 7 Colorado State with a close 71-62 victory in the quarterfinals before edging out No. 3 New Mexico 64-62 in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Utah State showcased their strength with a decisive 80-60 win against No. 8 UNLV in the quarterfinals, followed by a comfortable 79-66 victory over No. 5 Nevada in the semis.

This championship game promises to be a thrilling display of talent and tenacity, making it a must-watch event for basketball fans across the nation. Catch all the action live on CBS.

Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates from this crucial showdown in Las Vegas!