Mountain West Delivering Epic Final Two Weeks Before League Splits

Three teams separated by one game in standings to play each other in final stretch

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Mountain West Conference is delivering an epic final two weeks of the regular season before the Pac-12 defectors move on and a new-look Mountain West takes form. The top three teams in the standings - Utah State (13-3), San Diego State (12-4), and New Mexico (12-4) - all play each other over the final two weeks, creating a round-robin-esque tournament for the regular season championship before the Mountain West Tournament.

Why it matters

The Mountain West has been a fascinating league to follow for over a quarter century, and these final two weeks will provide a thrilling conclusion to the conference in its current form before major changes take place. The tight race at the top and the matchups between the contenders will have major implications for the regular season title and seeding in the upcoming conference tournament.

The details

Utah State, San Diego State, and New Mexico are separated by just one game in the standings. Each team will play one home game and one road game against the other two top contenders, with each venue being one of the best home courts in the league over the past decade. This sets up a de facto round-robin tournament to determine the regular season champion.

  • The final two weeks of the regular season will be played from February 24 to March 9, 2026.
  • The Mountain West Tournament is scheduled for the week following the end of the regular season.

The players

Utah State

The current leader in the Mountain West standings with a 13-3 conference record.

San Diego State

Tied for second in the Mountain West with a 12-4 conference record.

New Mexico

Tied for second in the Mountain West with a 12-4 conference record.

Nevada

Currently tied for fourth in the Mountain West standings with a 10-6 conference record.

Grand Canyon

Also tied for fourth in the Mountain West standings with a 10-6 conference record.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The final two weeks of the Mountain West regular season will provide an epic conclusion to the conference in its current form, with the top three teams battling it out for the regular season championship in a round-robin-style tournament. Fans are in for a thrilling finish before the league undergoes major changes moving forward.