The Lady Rebels huddled around baggage claim Wednesday morning, listening to their coaches explain the ramifications of Friday’s game.
Had they won Tuesday, the conversation might have been a little shorter.
But with their loss to Utah State, the Lady Rebels now find themselves tied for third in the conference, meaning Friday’s game against Fresno State, which they will host at Cox Pavilion, will help determine whether they wind up second, third or fourth in the Mountain West.
“The stakes are very high in order for us to finish in even the top five, although we are aiming for the second or third spot,” junior guard Brooke Johnson said.