Conference play is a killer

Nevada just found that out. They were being touted as a possible Final Four team. And while they might still end up there, the loss this weekend to unranked New Mexico will make it harder for them to fight back into the mix. Conference teams know you better than others do. Plus there is the motivation factor. Plus attendance begins to improve after football fades out of the picture. Even very good teams have a problem with conference play, especially on the road.