The joy of victory at #VegasMadness — PHOTOS

Arizona Wildcats players lift up guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) while celebrating their defeat over the USC Trojans in the Pac-12 tournament championship basketball game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) dunks against the USC Trojans during the Pac-12 tournament championship basketball game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) celebrates his dunk over the USC Trojans during the Pac-12 tournament championship basketball game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller reacts as his team plays the USC Trojans during the Pac-12 tournament championship basketball game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Arizona Wildcats guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) drives to the basket against Arizona Wildcats forward Chase Jeter (4) during the Pac-12 tournament championship basketball game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

USC Trojans guard Jonah Mathews (2) goes to the basket against Arizona Wildcats forward Keanu Pinder (25) during the Pac-12 tournament championship basketball game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

USC Trojans forward Chimezie Metu (4) dunks against the Arizona Wildcats during the Pac-12 tournament championship basketball game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Arizona Wildcats fans react as their team plays the USC Trojans during the Pac-12 tournament championship basketball game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Arizona Wildcats players lift up their trophy after their defeat over the USC Trojans in the Pac-12 tournament championship basketball game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) reacts while celebrating his team's defeat over the USC Trojans in the Pac-12 tournament championship basketball game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

A cheerleader performs in the first half of the Mountain West Conference men's basketball tournament final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, March 10, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

New Mexico Lobos guard Antino Jackson (3) is fouled against San Diego State Aztecs forward Max Montana (10) in the second half of the Mountain West Conference men's basketball tournament final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, March 10, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

San Diego State Aztecs guard Jeremy Hemsley (42) grabs a loose ball against New Mexico Lobos guard Chris McNeal (1) in the second half of the Mountain West Conference men's basketball tournament final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, March 10, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

New Mexico Lobos guard Sam Logwood (2) is pressured against San Diego State Aztecs center Kameron Rooks (45) in the second half of the Mountain West Conference men's basketball tournament final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, March 10, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

San Diego State Aztecs guard Devin Watson (0) looks for an open pass under pressure from New Mexico Lobos guard Chris McNeal (1) in the first half of the Mountain West Conference men's basketball tournament final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, March 10, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

New Mexico Lobos guard Antino Jackson (3) reacts after a play against San Diego State Aztecs in the second half of the Mountain West Conference men's basketball tournament final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, March 10, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

San Diego State Aztecs guard Devin Watson (0) is hugged by forward Malik Pope (21) after their win in the Mountain West Conference men's basketball tournament final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, March 10, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

San Diego State Aztecs guard Trey Kell (3) raises his most valuable player trophy following a win against New Mexico Lobos in the Mountain West Conference men's basketball tournament final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, March 10, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

San Diego State Aztecs forward Malik Pope (21) after cutting a piece of the net following a win against New Mexico Lobos in the Mountain West Conference men's basketball tournament final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, March 10, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

San Diego State Aztecs head coach Brian Dutcher after cutting down the net following a win against New Mexico Lobos in the Mountain West Conference men's basketball tournament final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, March 10, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

New Mexico State Aggies forward Jemerrio Jones (10) puts up a shot while Grand Canyon Antelopes forward Alessandro Lever (25) and forward Keonta Vernon (24) try to block him during the first half of the WAC final game at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie

Grand Canyon Antelopes guard Joshua Braun (2) and New Mexico State Aggies forward Johnny McCants (35) grapple over the ball during the first half of the WAC final game at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie

New Mexico State Aggies guard Shunn Buchanan (1) tries to keep the ball away from Grand Canyon Antelopes forward Alessandro Lever (25) and Grand Canyon Antelopes guard Damari Milstead (10) during the first half of the WAC final game at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie

Grand Canyon Antelopes head coach Dan Majerle reacts as players come back for a timeout during the first half of the WAC final game at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie

New Mexico players celebrate after winning the WAC final game 72-58 against the Grand Canyon Antelopes at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie

New Mexico State Aggies guard Zach Lofton (23) raises the #1 sign after winning the WAC final game at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie

A New Mexico player cuts the net after winning the WAC final game at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie

New Mexico State Aggies guard Zach Lofton (23) holds up his piece of the net after winning the WAC final game at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie

New Mexico State Aggies forward Jemerrio Jones (10) and New Mexico State Aggies guard Keyon Jones (0) embrace after winning the WAC final game at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie