Big Sky Tourney Preview

FIRST ROUND
At higher seeds
Saturday, March 7
Game 1: No. 6 Montana State at No. 3 Montana (9 p.m.)
Game 2: No. 5 Northern Colorado at No. 4 Idaho State (9 p.m.)

SEMIFINALS
At Dee Events Center,Ogden, Utah
Tuesday, March 10
Game 3: No. 2 Portland State vs. highest remaining seed (7 p.m.)
Game 4: No. 1 Weber State vs. lowest remaining seed (9:30 p.m.)

CHAMPIONSHIP
Wednesday, March 11
Game 5: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner (ESPN2, 10 p.m.)


Team to watch: Weber State. The Wildcats flew through the Big Sky with only one loss during the regular season. With the player of the year, defensive player of the year, and freshman of the year, Weber State has the advantage throughout this tournament.

Player to watch: Jeremiah Dominguez. Dominguez was the conference player of the year last year and was named to the first team all-conference this year. The 5'6 senior from Portland State ranks 14th in the nation in three point percentage.

Upset watch: Montana State. Both Portland State and Weber State lost to the sixth seeded Bobcats this year. They will look to get some of that magic again and make a tournament run.

Tourney watch: This is Weber State's tournament to lose. With a 15-1 conference record, the Wildcats should continue that and gain an NCAA berth. However, the Vikings from Portland State have a win over Gonzaga and nearly knocked off the Huskies of Washington. I think Portland State will pull the upset and advance into the big dance.