However, a 69-56 loss to Colorado State in the conference championship on Saturday caused Lunardi to drop the Broncos, making them the first team to miss the tournament. The Rams automatically qualified for March Madness and were awarded the 12 seed in the West Region.

As is tradition, the men’s basketball selection committee drew plenty of heat over the final at-large choices for the NCAA Tournament. Three of the final four a

Boise State (24-10) was passed over in favor of San Diego State, North Carolina, Texas and Xavier, who will all be heading to Dayton, Ohio to compete.