San Diego State strengthened its Mountain West Conference standing Saturday with a dominant 64-47 victory over Boise State. Nicholas Boyd delivered a career-best 24 points alongside six rebounds, cementing the Aztecs' fifth consecutive home win this season.
Boyd’s precision shooting (9-of-15 from the field) galvanized the team early, while teammates Miles Byrd and Wayne McKinney III added 10 points each. Byrd’s three blocks further stifled Boise State’s offense during critical second-half stretches. The Aztecs limited Boise State to just 34% field goal accuracy, their lowest since January 6.
Boise State’s Tyson Degenhart managed a double-double (17 points, 12 rebounds) amid relentless defense, but the Broncos’ shooting woes proved insurmountable. Notable struggles:
- 2-of-18 from three-point range
- 7 turnovers in the final 10 minutes
San Diego State’s bench outscored Boise State 18-3 during a pivotal 12-2 run, with Byrd contributing 10 second-half points. Coach Brian Dutcher praised the team’s defensive intensity postgame:
‘When we hold opponents under 50, we’re nearly unbeatable. This was championship-level execution.’
Conference standings implications loom large as both teams enter decisive matchups. The Aztecs (17-6, 10-4 MWC) face Fresno State Tuesday, while Boise State (17-8, 9-5) hosts New Mexico Wednesday in a battle for postseason positioning.