The 2006 WAC basketball tournament concluded Saturday from Reno, Nev., with two championship games. The Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters grabbed their fourth WAC Tournament title in five years, taking down New Mexico State, 63-39. Techster Tasha Williams was tabbed the Tournament's MVP. On the men's side, top-seeded Nevada needed overtime to knock off second-seeded Utah State, 70-63. Louisiana Tech and Nevada earn the WAC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
All-TournamentMenPaul Millsap, Louisiana Tech
Nate Harris, Utah State
Mo Charlo, Nevada
Marcelus Kemp, Nevada
Nick Fazekas, Nevada (MVP)
Women Leilani Mitchell, Idaho
Dellena Criner, Nevada
Shan Moore, Louisiana Tech
Jenean Ford, New Mexico State
Tasha Williams, Louisiana Tech (MVP)
Women's Bracket (PDF)
| Women's NotesMen's Bracket (PDF) | Men's NotesClick here for ticket information
| MEN'S BASKETBALL GAMES (All times Pacific) |
| Thursday, March 9 (Quarterfinals) |
#3 Louisiana Tech def. #6 Boise State, 75-64
Postgame audio Louisiana Tech | Boise State |
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#2 Utah State def. #7 San Jose State, 76-69
Postgame audio Utah State | San Jose State |
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#1 Nevada def. #8 Idaho, 68-55
Postgame audio Nevada | Idaho |
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#5 New Mexico State def. #4 Hawai'i, 58-57
Postgame audio New Mexico State | Hawaii |
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| Friday, March 10 (Semifinals) |
#2 Utah State def. #3 Louisiana Tech, 68-64
Postgame audio Utah State | Louisiana Tech |
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#1 Nevada def. #5 New Mexico State, 70-59
Postgame audio Nevada | New Mexico State |
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| Saturday, March 11 (Championship) |
#1 Nevada def. #2 Utah State, 70-63 (OT)
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| Tuesday, March 7 (First Round) |
#8 Idaho def. #9 Utah State, 70-59
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| Wednesday, March 8 (Quarterfinals) |
#6 Boise State def. #3 Hawai'i, 72-63
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#7 New Mexico State def. #2 Fresno State, 74-66
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#5 Nevada def. #4 San Jose State, 75-61
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#1 Louisiana Tech def. #8 Idaho, 80-57
Postgame audio Louisiana Tech | Idaho |
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| Friday, March 10 (Semifinals) |
#7 New Mexico State def. #6 Boise State, 60-59
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#1 Louisiana Tech def. #5 Nevada, 69-60
Postgame audio Louisiana Tech | Nevada |
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| Saturday, March 11 (Championship) |
#1 Louisiana Tech def. #7 New Mexico State, 63-39
Postgame audio Louisiana Tech | New Mexico State |
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