Boise State Athletics
Thursday, March 13
Las Vegas, Nev.
3:30 PM MT
Boise State
vs
San Diego State
Broncos and Aztecs Square Off in Mountain West Quarterfinal
3/11/2025 3:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
WHAT'S NEXT:Â In the second quarterfinals game of the men's Mountain West tournament, Boise State (22-9) will play San Diego State (21-8) in the 4/5 matchup. With tip off slated for 3:30 p.m. MT, the game can be found on CBS Sports Network and KBOI AM 670.
AGAINST THE AZTECS IN THE MW TOURNAMENT:Â The Aztecs and Broncos have met in the conference tournament on five occasions, with San Diego State claiming victory four times. Boise State defeated San Diego State, 53-52, in the 2022 Mountain West Championship game.
20-WIN SEASONS:Â Defeating Utah State, 82-65, on Feb. 26, Boise State secured its 12th 20-win season in the Leon Rice era. The Broncos have won 20 or more games in each of the last four years.
MOUNTAIN WEST SUCCESS:Â Since joining the Mountain West prior to the 2011-12 campaign, Boise State has posted a 290-162 record (.642). The Broncos' 290 wins in that span ranks second behind San Diego State (352).
DEFENSIVE PROWESS:Â Having played 31 games this season, Boise State is surrendering 66.3 points per game. That number ranks second in the Mountain West and 37th in the nation.
60 OR FEWER:Â Through 31 games, the Broncos have allowed 60 or fewer points 10 times. The 10 such games are currently tied with San Diego State for the most in the Mountain West.
STOUT DEFENSE AGAINST MOUNTAIN WEST:Â In 20 Mountain West games this season, Boise State has allowed 66.3 Â points per game. Among all MW teams the Broncos' scoring defense in conference games ranks third.
MR. 200: Recording six assists against Air Force on March 1, Alvaro Cardenas became the ninth player in Mountain West history to accumulate at least 200 in a single season.
32 AWAY:Â Boasting 1,913 career points, Tyson Degenhart currently ranks fourth in program history in points scored. He needs 32 more to surpass Tanoka Beard for most all time.
THE OPPONENT:Â San Diego State enters Thursday's game with a 21-8 overall record, including a 14-6 conference mark. The Aztecs secured the No. 4 seed in the Mountain West tournament after defeating Nevada, 80-61, on March 8.
AGAINST THE AZTECS IN THE MW TOURNAMENT:Â The Aztecs and Broncos have met in the conference tournament on five occasions, with San Diego State claiming victory four times. Boise State defeated San Diego State, 53-52, in the 2022 Mountain West Championship game.
20-WIN SEASONS:Â Defeating Utah State, 82-65, on Feb. 26, Boise State secured its 12th 20-win season in the Leon Rice era. The Broncos have won 20 or more games in each of the last four years.
MOUNTAIN WEST SUCCESS:Â Since joining the Mountain West prior to the 2011-12 campaign, Boise State has posted a 290-162 record (.642). The Broncos' 290 wins in that span ranks second behind San Diego State (352).
DEFENSIVE PROWESS:Â Having played 31 games this season, Boise State is surrendering 66.3 points per game. That number ranks second in the Mountain West and 37th in the nation.
60 OR FEWER:Â Through 31 games, the Broncos have allowed 60 or fewer points 10 times. The 10 such games are currently tied with San Diego State for the most in the Mountain West.
STOUT DEFENSE AGAINST MOUNTAIN WEST:Â In 20 Mountain West games this season, Boise State has allowed 66.3 Â points per game. Among all MW teams the Broncos' scoring defense in conference games ranks third.
MR. 200: Recording six assists against Air Force on March 1, Alvaro Cardenas became the ninth player in Mountain West history to accumulate at least 200 in a single season.
32 AWAY:Â Boasting 1,913 career points, Tyson Degenhart currently ranks fourth in program history in points scored. He needs 32 more to surpass Tanoka Beard for most all time.
THE OPPONENT:Â San Diego State enters Thursday's game with a 21-8 overall record, including a 14-6 conference mark. The Aztecs secured the No. 4 seed in the Mountain West tournament after defeating Nevada, 80-61, on March 8.
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