Boise State Broncos Narrowly Edged Out by San Diego State Aztecs at Mountain West Semifinal
The Boise State Broncos faced a narrow defeat against the San Diego State Aztecs with a final score of 72-69. The Broncos' season record now stands at an unmentioned number, while the Aztecs' record also remains unspecified. The game was characterized by intense competition, with both teams displaying remarkable effort on the court.
The Boise State Broncos showcased a strong offensive performance throughout the game, particularly in the third quarter where they scored 22 points, their highest in any quarter. Despite trailing behind in fast break points with only one compared to seven from the Aztecs, they managed to keep up a steady pace. The team's assist-to-turnover ratio stood at 1.16 as they accumulated 22 assists over the course of play but were hindered by 20 turnovers.
Defensively, both teams were evenly matched with four blocks each. However, personal fouls proved costly for Boise State as they racked up 22 fouls against San Diego State's 16. This discrepancy was reflected in free throw opportunities; although Boise State had a higher free throw percentage at 74 percent compared to San Diego State's 70 percent, it wasn't enough to close the gap.
Boise State excelled in three-point shooting accuracy with an impressive rate of 36 percent from beyond the arc but struggled to maintain possession under pressure from SDSU's defense which forced numerous turnovers and capitalized on them for additional points.
Rebounding was another area where Boise State held their own against SDSU; they secured one more rebound than their opponents for a total of 35 rebounds during this hard-fought contest. Their defensive efforts resulted in collecting more defensive rebounds than offensive ones – tallying up to twenty-seven defensive boards.
As fans look ahead after this semifinal match-up at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada – which saw an attendance of just under two thousand spectators – attention turns towards future broadcasts featuring these teams as they continue their respective journeys through basketball season.