Critical Mountain West Clash: #47 Boise State Hosts #33 Utah State in NCAA Tournament Push
Boise State hosts Utah State in a crucial Mountain West Conference showdown that carries significant NCAA Tournament implications for both teams.
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Game Details:
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 8:30 p.m. MT
- Where: ExtraMile Arena, Boise, Idaho
- TV: FS1
- Spread: Boise State -3.5
- BPI Prediction: Boise State 56.9% win probability
Mountain West Standings Impact: Utah State (24-4, 14-3 MWC) leads the conference and ranks #33 in NET Rankings. Boise State (19-8, 11-5 MWC) sits at #47 and needs a win to strengthen their NCAA Tournament hopes.
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Tournament Implications:
- Utah State: Currently projected as a #9 seed
- Boise State: Listed as fifth team out of tournament field
- Critical Quad 1 opportunity for Broncos
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Team Statistics:
- Boise State: 47.2% field goal percentage, 76.1 points per game at home
- Utah State: 82.5 points per game, allowing 43.7% shooting
- Broncos are 12-1 at home this season
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Recent Performance:
- Boise State has won 6 of last 7 games
- Utah State won previous matchup 81-79
- Tyson Degenhart (Boise State): 18.6 points over last 10 games
- Alvaro Cardenas Torre: 11.7 points, 6.8 assists per game
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Key Factors:
- Utah State seeks to maintain conference lead
- Boise State fighting for NCAA Tournament berth
- Home court advantage could be decisive
- Winner gains crucial positioning for Mountain West Tournament
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This matchup carries significant implications for both teams' postseason aspirations and the Mountain West regular season title race.
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