Broncos Gallop into The Pit: A Duel in Albuquerque

As the Boise State Broncos prepare to face off against the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit in Albuquerque, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent string of mixed performances. With the upcoming game scheduled for January 6th, the Broncos have shown both resilience and areas for improvement that could play a significant role in this encounter.

In their last game against Nevada's Wolf Pack, Boise State narrowly missed victory with a one-point deficit, ending at 57-58. Despite an impressive nine blocks and out-rebounding their opponents with 41 total rebounds compared to Nevada's 36, turnovers were a thorn in their side as they gave up possession twenty times. Their field goal percentage stood at forty percent and free throw accuracy was only fifty percent – both stats they'll be looking to improve upon.

The previous match saw Boise State fall to Wyoming's Cowgirls by fourteen points (47-61). The Broncos struggled from beyond the arc with a mere six percent three-point shooting success rate and managed only four fast break points. However, they did maintain an assists turnover ratio of over one (1.11), which is a positive takeaway from that performance.

A win was secured before that against San Diego's Toreros with Boise State scoring 62 points against San Diego’s 54. They showed better control of the ball with fewer turnovers (eleven) and improved three-point shooting at thirty-six percent.

The Pit presents its own challenges; known for its raucous atmosphere which can rattle visiting teams. However, if Boise State can leverage their defensive prowess while tightening up on turnovers and improving shooting consistency, they stand a good chance of coming away with a win.

Fans can catch all the action on January 6th at The Pit or tune in for live coverage as these two teams battle it out on court.