Boise State Broncos Triumph Over San Diego State Aztecs at ExtraMile Arena
In a closely contested game at the ExtraMile Arena, the Boise State Broncos emerged victorious over the San Diego State Aztecs with a final score of 66-60. The Broncos' season record now stands improved, while the Aztecs hold an 18 rank in their current standings.
The Boise State Broncos demonstrated remarkable resilience on their home court. Despite trailing with 27 points to the Aztecs' 30 in the first half, they rallied back to add an impressive 39 points in the second half. The team's field goal percentage was notable at 44 percent from an attempt of 52 shots. From beyond the arc, they shot at a commendable rate of approximately 41 percent, sinking nine three-pointers.
The Broncos excelled in rebounding with a total of 35 rebounds compared to their opponents' 24. This included a substantial number of offensive rebounds which stood at twelve, contributing significantly to their seventeen second-chance points. Their defensive efforts were also evident as they managed six steals and two blocks throughout the game.
Offensively, Boise State showed efficiency inside the paint scoring twenty-eight points and capitalized on turnovers by adding sixteen points off them. Their free throw accuracy was also noteworthy as they made eleven out of fourteen attempts which translates to roughly a seventy-nine percent success rate.
On defense, Boise State limited San Diego State's fast break opportunities allowing only two fast break points and effectively challenged shots resulting in four blocked attempts by San Diego State players. The home team committed fewer personal fouls with twelve against fourteen by San Diego State and both teams ended up using one remaining timeout each.
San Diego State Aztecs put up a strong fight themselves; shooting forty-three percent from field goals and approximately thirty-seven percent from three-point range while making seven threes during this encounter. They displayed solid free throw shooting as well making nine out of eleven attempts or about eighty-two percent accuracy.
As for individual performances for Boise state broncos , although specific player statistics are not provided within this data set, it is clear that contributions were made across both ends of the floor leading to this collective victory.
Looking ahead for fans eager to follow their team's progress: The next challenge for Boise state broncos will be away against Utah state Aggies at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum located in Logan on March fifth scheduled for seven PM Mountain Time (MT). Fans can catch this event live via MW Network online broadcasts.