Local college basketball: Fredette all but sewn up MWC's POY accolade

Even that year, the Rams finished sixth in the league but enjoyed an improbable run to the conference tournament championship, grabbing the automatic bid to the NCAAs.

CSU is experiencing a bit of a resurgence this year, posting a 3-4 record in league play and 12-8 mark overall. Coach Tim Miles, whose team visits Utah tonight, said his players are eager for a shot at playing in the postseason.

"If you finish .500 at the (midway point in conference play), you've put yourself in the conversation as far as postseason goes," he said. "For us, that's exciting."

INJURY UPDATE: UNLV guard Derrick Jasper is expected to be out four to five weeks after suffering a knee injury during last week's win over Air Force. He is among the league leaders in rebounding and assists.

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