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After long wait, Nelson starts for Lobos

Injuries to both knees have guard Nikki Nelson braced up to play at New Mexico.
Injuries to both knees have guard Nikki Nelson braced up to play at New Mexico.

My bad. I spent the day getting ready for Thanksgiving (and to all of you have a great day) because of a hockey game tonight and totally forgot to post women's basketball news.

Our notebook lead was Nikki Nelson, who has played two seasons and missed two seasons but is now starting for New Mexico. Read on.

Eastern Washington gave Oregon State a pretty good test.  And yes, I blew it, Eagle Brianne Ryan was named the Big Sky player of the week for her 30 point outing. The Eagles are headed to BYU next.

Washington State has the best holiday gig, playing in the Virgin islands.

Idaho is headed for the New Mexico tournament.

Gonzaga ends a 10-day break with a visit from Portland State. No release yet but you can check out the women's basketball blog - chapter four is up.

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