Entering their final game of the regular season on Sunday (Feb. 29) at Montana State, the Hornets (6-7 Big Sky) are currently in a six-way tie for second place in the conference standings with Montana, Weber State, Montana State, Northern Arizona and Idaho State. Portland State sits in last place with a 5-8 conference record while Eastern Washington has already wrapped up the Big Sky regular-season championship by virtue of its 11-2 record.

After breaking down the tiebreakers, Sacramento State still has a shot at the No. 2, 3, 4 or 6 seed in the conference tournament. The Nos. 3 and 4 seeds host a first-round tournament playoff game while the No. 2 seed receives a first-round bye. However, the Hornets still have a chance of not reaching the tournament altogether.

A LIST OF THE SCENARIOS:

- If Eastern Washington wins at Idaho State Saturday night, Sacramento State clinches a spot in the tournament.

- If Sacramento State defeats Montana State on Sunday, the Hornets are assured of no worse than a No. 4 seed.

- If Eastern Washington loses Saturday night and the Hornets lose on Sunday, Sacramento State will be eliminated from the tournament.

- If Sacramento State loses to Montana State, the Hornets can finish no better than sixth.

- The Hornets would get the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye if: Eastern Washington defeats Idaho State, Northern Arizona defeats Montana, Sacramento State defeats Montana State, and Portland State beats Weber State.

- Of the 16 scenarios remaining, one has the Hornets getting the No. 2 seed, three have the Hornets getting the No. 3 seed, four have the Hornets getting the No. 4 seed, four have the Hornets getting the No. 6 seed, and four have the Hornets out of the tournament completely.