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Boise State Broncos Soar Over Air Force Falcons with Stellar Second Half

The Boise State Broncos showcased their dominance in a commanding 96-54 victory over the Air Force Falcons at ExtraMile Arena. This win improved the Broncos' record to 15-5, while the Falcons fell to 8-12. The game was marked by a strong performance from both teams, but it was Boise State's consistent scoring and defensive prowess that secured their triumph.


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

First Half


The first half saw an evenly matched contest as both teams exchanged leads multiple times. The Broncos managed to pull ahead with a slight edge, leading by 48-29 at halftime. Key contributions came from Drew Fielder, who scored efficiently and grabbed crucial rebounds, helping his team maintain momentum against the determined Falcons.


Second Half


In the second half, Boise State turned up the heat with an impressive offensive display. They extended their lead significantly by scoring another 48 points while holding Air Force to just 25 points in this period. Aginaldo Neto played a pivotal role in this surge with his sharp shooting and playmaking abilities, contributing significantly to the team's overall success.


Key Performances


Spencer Ahrens also stood out for Boise State with his all-around performance on both ends of the court. His ability to score and assist helped keep pressure on Air Force throughout the game. Meanwhile, Pearson Carmichael's defensive efforts were instrumental in limiting Falcon opportunities inside the paint.


On defense, Boise State excelled by forcing turnovers and converting them into points off fast breaks—an area where they outperformed their opponents significantly.


Air Force Efforts


Despite being outmatched in several areas during this encounter between these two conference rivals—the Falcons showed resilience through players like Kam Sanders who tried valiantly but couldn't overcome such formidable opposition presented by one of Mountain West Conference’s top contenders: The mighty Bronco squad!


As fans reflect upon these thrilling moments from last night’s showdown between these fierce competitors—the "Boise State Broncos vs Air Force Falcons final score" will be remembered as yet another testament showcasing why they remain among elite programs nationwide today!


Looking ahead towards future matchups scheduled soon enough: Mark your calendars now because next up is San Jose Spartans hosting our beloved team right here within Provident Credit Union Event Center located downtown San Jose California USA! Tune into MW Network online streaming service starting January twenty-seventh at ten PM Eastern Standard Time sharp so you don't miss any action-packed excitement coming your way live straight onto screens everywhere worldwide!


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