Boise State Broncos Edge Past Fresno State Bulldogs: Was the Key in Second Chance Points?
The Boise State Broncos and the Fresno State Bulldogs faced off in a closely contested game that ended 72-68. The Broncos, with an overall performance that included 19 second chance points and a solid two-point shooting percentage of 55 percent, managed to secure a victory over the Bulldogs. Despite being outscored in points in the paint by ten, the Broncos' ability to convert on opportunities and maintain a higher number of total rebounds at 35 compared to the Bulldogs' 25 was crucial.
At Save Mart Center, home advantage did not tilt in favor of Fresno State as they fell short against Boise State. The first half saw Boise State take control with an impressive 42 points but they faced resistance as Fresno State rallied back with 36 points in the second half. However, it was not enough to overcome Boise State's early lead.
Boise State's offense capitalized on their free throw opportunities by making 14 out of their 20 attempts which translated into a free throw percentage of around 70 percent. Their three-point shots also contributed significantly with an accuracy rate of about 35 percent from beyond the arc.
Defensively, both teams were almost neck-and-neck; however, Boise State managed six steals and three blocks contributing to their defensive efforts. The team also kept turnovers low which allowed them to maintain their lead throughout most of the game.
A key factor for Boise's success was their ability to score off turnovers; they scored nine points from this aspect while keeping personal fouls at bay with only ten fouls during game time. This disciplined approach helped them keep key players on court without facing foul troubles.
The upcoming schedule for Boise state is set against Utah state Aggies at ExtraMile Arena located in Boise on January 27th at noon local time (2 PM Mountain Time). Fans can catch this encounter live via MW Network online broadcasts ensuring they don't miss any action from this conference matchup.