Three takeaways: How Nevada's loss could help its NCAA Tournament fate

Nevada lost to San Diego State, 90-73, in the semifinals of the Mountain West Tournament on Friday in Las Vegas. Coach Eric Musselman addresses the loss. Chris Murray/RGJ

Buy PhotoLAS VEGAS – The Wolf Pack basketball team lost to San Diego State, 90-74, on Friday night to fall to 27-7 overall. Here are three takeaways from Nevada’s defeat.

1. Could this loss be good?

You never want to lose a game, especially when you get ambushed and fall by a big margin. But, this loss could eventually benefit Nevada in the long run. Ultimately, this season will be judged by two things – titles and NCAA Tournament success. Nevada already won one championship this season – the MW regular-season crown – and…