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Can Boise State Broncos Maintain Dominance After Dismantling Air Force Falcons?

The Boise State Broncos have solidified their position with a commanding 94-56 victory over the Air Force Falcons. The Broncos showcased an impressive offensive display, outscoring the Falcons in both halves with a 41-27 and 53-29 split. This performance has bolstered their record, reflecting their dominance on the court.


Mar 16, 2023; Sacramento, CA, USA;  Boise State Broncos forward Naje Smith (23) celebrates after scoring against the Northwestern Wildcats in the first half at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

The ExtraMile Arena in Boise witnessed a spectacle of basketball proficiency as the home team, the Boise State Broncos, dismantled their opponents with surgical precision. The Broncos' offense was firing on all cylinders, achieving an exceptional field goal percentage of 60 and converting 56 percent from beyond the arc. Their two-point attempts were nearly as impressive, with a conversion rate of 65 percent.


Defensively, the Broncos were just as formidable. They amassed three blocks and matched the Falcons' four steals while committing fewer personal fouls at twelve compared to seventeen by their opponents. The defensive effort was further highlighted by securing eighteen defensive rebounds which contributed to a total rebound count of thirty-two against twenty-two by the Falcons.


The standout statistic for Boise State was their assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.13; they tallied seventeen assists while limiting themselves to only eight turnovers throughout the game – showcasing not only skill but also discipline and teamwork. In contrast, Air Force struggled with thirteen turnovers and managed an assists turnover ratio below one at 0.9.


Boise State's prowess inside was evident through scoring thirty points in paint while also capitalizing on turnovers by adding twenty points off them into their tally. Their bench depth proved valuable too; they scored thirteen second-chance points which kept momentum firmly in favor of Boise State throughout both halves.


Air Force did show resilience despite facing such odds; they shot ninety-one percent from free throw line and made ten three-pointers at thirty-two percent accuracy but couldn't match up to Boise State's overall shooting efficiency or rebounding strength.


As fans look ahead after this resounding victory for Boise State, attention turns towards future matchups that will test this team's mettle further down in season play.


Looking forward to what comes next for them: The next challenge for the Boise State Broncos will be against Colorado State Rams at Moby Arena located in Fort Collins on February 6th at 7:00 PM local time (Mountain Time Zone). Fans eager to follow can tune into MW Network via internet broadcast networks for live coverage.

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