1996 American West Conference men's basketball tournament explained

Year:	1996
Conference:	American West Conference
Gender:	Men's
Teams:	4
Arena:	Matadome
City:	Northridge, California
Lasttournamentever:	yes

The 1996 American West Conference men's basketball tournament was held at the Matadome in Northridge, California.^{[1] [2]} It was the last men's basketball tournament for the conference, which disbanded after the 1995–96 season.^[3]

Southern Utah won the tournament final, beating Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 55–53. The tournament champion did not receive an automatic bid to the 1996 NCAA tournament.

Notes and References

1. News: 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. . 2024-07-21 . . ProQuest.
2. News: March 3, 1996 . COLLEGE BASKETBALL / CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS; Central Florida (11-18) in NCAA Field . 2024-07-21 . . ProQuest.
3. News: Reid . Jason . November 21, 1996 . COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1996-97; BIG WEST CONFERENCE PREVIEW; Change Remains Only Constant for 12 in Reconfigured League . 2024-07-21 . . ProQuest.