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Mountain West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 80.5 | - | 8 | 27 |
| Colorado State | 75.2 | 1.5 | 10 | 26 |
| Utah State | 79.9 | 0.5 | 8 | 26 |
| Boise State | 75.8 | 2 | 11 | 26 |
| San Diego State | 70.8 | 4 | 10 | 21 |
| UNLV | 69.2 | 8 | 15 | 18 |
| Nevada | 72.3 | 9 | 16 | 17 |
| San José State | 72.1 | 12 | 20 | 15 |
| Wyoming | 67.2 | 13.5 | 20 | 12 |
| Fresno State | 70.7 | 19.5 | 26 | 6 |
| Air Force | 61.9 | 21.5 | 28 | 4 |