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Broncos Set to Lock Horns with Rams at Moby Arena

As the Boise State Broncos prepare to face off against the Colorado State Rams, fans are looking forward to what promises to be an electrifying encounter at Moby Arena. The Broncos, coming off a mixed bag of performances, have shown they can both dazzle and falter under pressure.


Feb 15, 2023; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Colorado State Rams forward Patrick Cartier (12) drives to the net against \Boise State Broncos forward Tyson Degenhart (2) and guard Max Rice (12) in the first half at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game on December 22 against the Washington State Cougars, BSU scored 61 points but couldn't secure victory, falling short by five points. Despite a solid first half where they put up 27 points and followed it with 34 in the second half, their efforts were not enough. The team's field goal percentage stood at a concerning 36 percent overall and an even more troubling 25 percent from beyond the arc. However, one shining aspect was their free throw accuracy which hit an impressive mark of 77 percent.


Contrast that performance with their dominant display on December 17 against Cal State Fullerton Titans where BSU racked up an astounding 88 points. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they shot nearly half of their field goals successfully and converted an exceptional 44 percent from three-point range. This kind of shooting efficiency could spell trouble for any opponent.


Feb 15, 2023; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Boise State Broncos center Lukas Milner (25) passes the ball as Boise State Broncos guard Marcus Shaver Jr. (10) guards in the second half at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The most recent home game for BSU showcased them in full throttle as they decimated Northwestern State Demons with a whopping scoreline of 95-54 on December 13. An incredible feat was their two-point field goal percentage which skyrocketed to an almost unbelievable rate of 80 percent! If this level of execution carries over into the upcoming game against CSU, it will be a spectacle indeed.


The Rams should not be underestimated though; every game has its own narrative waiting to unfold. With BSU's fluctuating defensive solidity and sometimes erratic scoring bursts juxtaposed against CSU's home-court advantage at Moby Arena – this matchup is anything but predictable.


Feb 15, 2023; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Boise State Broncos forward Tyson Degenhart (2) looks to pass the ball as Colorado State Rams forward Patrick Cartier (12) and guard Isaiah Stevens (4) defend in the second half at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

For Boise State fans eager to see if their team can harness that high-octane offense while tightening up defensively – mark your calendars for February 7th at exactly midnight MST when these two teams clash in Fort Collins. The MW Network will broadcast this internet-streamed event live so no ardent fan has to miss out on what could potentially be one of the most talked-about games of the season for Boise State Broncos basketball enthusiasts.

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