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Broncos Stampede Over Spartans at ExtraMile Arena in Dominant Display

In a display of sheer dominance, the Boise State Broncos outplayed the San Jose State Spartans with an impressive 82-50 victory. The Broncos now stand tall with their latest triumph, while the Spartans were left to reflect on what might have been after a tough game. The final scoreline reflected the one-sided nature of the contest as Boise State's offensive and defensive efforts paid off handsomely.


Feb 20, 2024; Boise, Idaho, USA; San Jose State Spartans guard Alvaro Cardenas (13) during the second half against the Boise State Broncos at  ExtraMile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports

The home team, Boise State Broncos, showcased a remarkable performance at ExtraMile Arena against their conference rivals. From the outset, they established control and never looked back. The first half saw them rack up 38 points to San Jose State's 16, setting a tone that continued throughout the game. By halftime, it was clear that Boise State was in firm command.


Boise State's offense was firing on all cylinders as they maintained an impressive 54 percent field goal percentage throughout the game. Their prowess from beyond the arc was also noteworthy with a solid 40 percent three-point shooting accuracy which contributed significantly to their total score tally. Inside paint proved to be another stronghold for Boise State where they amassed 36 points.


Feb 20, 2024; Boise, Idaho, USA;  Boise State Broncos forward Tyson Degenhart (2) shoots during the first half against the San Jose State Spartans at ExtraMile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, Boise State outshone San Jose with seven steals and two blocks contributing to their robust defense strategy which kept San Jose at bay for most of the match. This defensive solidity translated into an advantage in turnovers as well; Boise State capitalized on these opportunities by scoring 20 points off turnovers compared to just seven by San Jose.


Rebounding was another area where Boise dominated; hauling down a total of 39 rebounds – including eight offensive boards – gave them numerous second-chance opportunities which they converted into an additional 15 points for their side.


Feb 20, 2024; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos forward Cam Martin (31) during the first half against the San Jose State Spartans at ExtraMile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports

On individual performances for Boise state: assists were distributed generously among players leading to sixteen successful passes that culminated in scoring plays - demonstrating effective teamwork and communication on court.


San Jose struggled against this well-oiled machine; managing only a third of successful field goals from their attempts and being limited to just ten points within paint showed difficulties in penetrating Bronco’s defense or finding rhythm in offense during this encounter.


As fans look forward toward future games, attention now turns towards February 24th when BSU will face off against Wyoming Cowboys at Arena-Auditorium located in Laramie. This away game is scheduled for a tip-off at 5:30 PM Mountain Time Zone and can be followed live via MW Network online broadcast networks for those who wish to catch every moment of action as it unfolds.

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