Boise State Broncos Edged Out in a Nail-Biter at Cox Pavilion

In a closely contested encounter at Cox Pavilion, the Boise State Broncos fell short against the UNLV Lady Rebels with a final score of 57-63. The Broncos now stand with an unranked status, while the Lady Rebels hold the 24th rank nationally. Despite a valiant effort that saw them leading in several quarters, it was not enough to secure victory over their ranked opponents.

The game started off promising for the Boise State Broncos as they outscored the Lady Rebels 14-8 in the first quarter. However, momentum shifted as UNLV picked up pace to lead by five points at halftime after adding 19 points to their tally in both second and third quarters. The fourth quarter saw a dip in scoring for Boise State with only eight points added, contrasting sharply with their previous performance.

Boise State's offense was led by strong performances inside the paint where they scored 34 of their total points. They attempted 39 two-point shots and made good on nearly half of them (49 percent), showcasing effective play close to the basket. From beyond the arc, however, they struggled; converting just five out of seventeen attempts which amounted to a three-point shooting percentage of 29 percent.

Defensively, Boise State managed four blocks and five steals but were unable to contain UNLV's fast breaks which resulted in eight points for their opponents. In terms of rebounds, Boise State gathered an impressive total of thirty-five compared to UNLV's thirty-three but still found themselves on the losing end when it came down to crucial second-chance opportunities.

The statistics reflect how tightly matched both teams were throughout this conference game: six times tied and six lead changes indicate that fans witnessed an intense battle on court until those final moments ticked away.

Looking ahead for Boise State Broncos fans is another opportunity for redemption as they host Air Force Falcons at ExtraMile Arena located in Boise, Idaho (zip code: 83725). This upcoming game is scheduled for March 2nd at 2:00 PM Mountain Time and will be available for viewing by supporters eager to see their team bounce back from this setback.