1996 American West Conference men's basketball tournament

August 2023 1996 American West Conference Men's 150px American West Conference Basketball Tournament Logo 4 Matadome Northridge, California yes The 1996 American West Conference men's basketball tournament was held March 1–2, 1996, at the Matadome in Northridge, California.Fletcher Jeff March 2, 1996 No Time for Northridge to Save a Dismal Season; College basketball: Matadors can't stop clock in 57-54 tournament loss to Southern Utah that leaves them 7-20. https://www.proquest.com/docview/293273168 2024-07-21 Los Angeles Times 293273168 March 3, 1996 COLLEGE BASKETBALL / CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS; Central Florida (11-18) in NCAA Field https://www.proquest.com/docview/293271445 2024-07-21 Los Angeles Times 293271445 It was the last men's basketball tournament for the conference, which disbanded after the 1995–96 season.Reid Jason November 21, 1996 COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1996-97; BIG WEST CONFERENCE PREVIEW; Change Remains Only Constant for 12 in Reconfigured League https://www.proquest.com/docview/293502940 2024-07-21 Los Angeles Times 293502940 Southern Utah won the tournament final, beating Cal Poly, 55–53. The tournament champion did not receive an automatic bid to the 1996 NCAA tournament. Bracket SemifinalsMarch 1, 1996 Championship gameMarch 2, 1996 1 1995 men Cal Poly Mustangss California Polytechnic State University Cal Poly 73 4 1995 men Sacramento State Hornets Sacramento State University, Northridge Sacramento State 66 2 1995 men Southern Utah Thunderbirds Southern Utah University Southern Utah 57 3 1995 men Cal State Northridge Matadors California State University, Northridge Cal State Northridge 54 1 Cal Poly 53 2 Southern Utah 55 References American West Category:American West Conference men's basketball Category:College basketball tournaments in California American West Conference men's basketball tournament