- Matchup: San Jose State Spartans vs Boise State Broncos
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Boise State Broncos (20-11) will take on the San Jose State Spartans (8-23) at the Thomas & Mack Center this Wednesday as part of the Mountain West Tournament.
In their most recent game, the San Jose State Spartans faced Wyoming, suffering a defeat with the final score of 88-78. The Spartans recorded a field goal percentage of 53.6%, converting 30 of their 56 attempts, and hit 2 out of 9 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they achieved 72.7% by making 16 of 22 tries. On the boards, they collected a total of 17 rebounds, with 9 being offensive. Additionally, they distributed 6 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and recorded 7 steals. Defensively, they allowed Wyoming to shoot 57.1% from the floor, as their opponents made 32 field goals out of 56 attempts. Wyoming also contributed with 15 assists and 2 steals, while grabbing 31 rebounds (14 offensive and 17 defensive) without any blocks. Wyoming shot a perfect 100% from the free-throw line, converting all 15 attempts and also made 9 of their 19 three-point attempts. In terms of fouls, San Jose State committed 15 compared to Wyoming’s 17.
Colby Garland was a standout player for the Spartans, finishing the game with 24 points on 8 of 16 shooting. He played for 34 minutes, grabbed 4 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists, maintaining a 50% shooting percentage.
The Spartans enter this competition with a season record of 8-23. They average 10.1 turnovers per game and commit 17.6 personal fouls. As a unit, the Spartans are averaging 29.8 rebounds and have accumulated 328 assists this season, currently ranking them 355th in the nation. They boast a three-point shooting percentage of 35.8% (240 out of 670) and a free-throw percentage of 73.6%. Offensively, they score an average of 71.5 points per game, placing them 284th in college basketball, while shooting 43.5% from the field.
Defensively, the Spartans force an average of 11.5 turnovers per game while committing 16.4 personal fouls. They allow opponents to hit 36.1% of their three-point attempts and are ranked 301st in college basketball for points allowed per game at 78.2. San Jose State has a defensive shooting percentage of 49.4% (853 of 1,726) and yields 34.4 rebounds per game, ranking 317th in the nation for assists allowed with 491 relinquished this season.
On the other hand, the Boise State Broncos secured a win against Colorado State with a final score of 78-67 in their last outing. The Broncos tallied 23 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive boards, making for a total of 36 rebounds. They turned over the ball 11 times and recorded 4 steals. In terms of fouls, Colorado State committed 17, allowing the Broncos 25 free throws, of which they converted 20 for an 80% success rate. Boise State shot 31.6% from the three-point range, making 6 out of 19 attempts. They completed the game with a shooting percentage of 51.0% by making 26 of 51 shots. Defensively, Boise State allowed Colorado State to shoot 50.0% from the floor, as they converted 26 out of 52 attempts. Colorado State also had a three-point percentage of 30.0% and went 9 of 14 at the charitable line (64.3%). Boise State allowed a total of 19 rebounds to Colorado State, with 4 coming from offensive rebounds.
Drew Fielder played a vital role for Boise State, shooting 10 of 15 for an impressive 66.7% accuracy and securing 6 rebounds. He finished the game with 23 points over 28 minutes of play while also contributing 1 assist.
The Broncos possess a record of 20-11 this season. Offensively, they are shooting at 45.5% from the field, ranking them 168th nationally. Boise State has scored a total of 2,428 points this season, averaging 78.3 points per game while collecting 35.9 rebounds. Their assists per game average stands at 13.2 (237th in NCAA), with a turnover average of 11.6. The Broncos commit 17.0 fouls per game and maintain a free-throw percentage of 78.4%.
Defensively, Boise State ranks 158th in college basketball, allowing 73.1 points per game. They force opponents into 9.9 turnovers per game while allowing a shooting percentage of 46.1% (290th in Division 1). The Broncos give up a 34.7% success rate on three-point attempts (228 of 658), and their opponents hit 71.5% of their free-throw attempts. They average 12.3 assists and 28.5 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 86th and 3rd in the nation, respectively.
Which team will prevail against the spread this evening?
Prediction: Back Boise State
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