The Broncos posted the conference's second-finest mark of 11-5, taking the West title.
The Broncos finished the season 10-3 and 5-1 in conference to win their first Big West title.
The Broncos finished the season 10-2 and 5-0 in conference to win their second consecutive Big West title.
The Suns, expected to contend for the West title after winning 62 games in the regular season, find themselves locked in a best-of-three contest.
Unfortunately, immediately after capturing the 2008 Big West title, the Dirtbags saw the conference power balance tip decidedly against them.
They had a successful season on the court, winning the regular season PBL West title.
Colón led the league in victories with a 21-8 record, including a 10-2 stretch drive that helped lift the Angels to the West title.
Long Beach State took advantage of its home court to roll over Iowa, 98-78, for the West title.
Lanier, who managed Houston to a West title in 1986, was a St. Louis coach from 1981 through 1985.
He was also honored in 1983, when he led the Chicago White Sox to the West title.
