Well there are two teams breathing a little easier today after yesterday's bracket buster games, but for different reasons. For the Bows, it was a game they simply had to win and they did. What a day for Zane Johnson, who scored 32 points, a career high on great three point shooting. Bill Amis contributed 20 points and Vander 14. 

The Bows played without Hiram ( injury) and Joston (mia), and the bench , Barnes, Kurtz and Miles did not have a single point in 48 combined minutes.

 Not good as you get into the WAC Tournament where the Bows will likley have to play four consecutive days ( assuming they win).

Miah had 7 assists to 4 turnovers, and Wiseman showed why he has apparently replaced Thomas at the small forward position. Speaking of Thomas, no news on what his issues are, but he is not the first Rianbow this season to apparently have issues with their playing time. Frankly, its my view that Coach Arnold is slowely weeding out some of the players who came here with sketchy backgrounds, and over-rated recruiting reports, for guys who play hard and within the concept of " team". But having guys leave the program or missing practices because of " personal issues" is not a good thing in the long run, as it can affect team chemistry and even available scholarships. Hopefully, with a full year this time to recruit, these issues can be addressed.

The other team breathing easier today is Utah State who had a huge road win at St. Marys. That win may well have locked up an at large bid for the Aggies should they get upset in the Tournament.

Well now we get down to the nitty gritty as the teams have only two more weeks of conference play. For the Bows, La Tech and New Mexico State come to town and both should be beat here at home as La Tech is in last and New Mexico struggles on the road.