Boise State Loses 110-107 to SDSU in Triple OT After 24-Point Rally
Boise State University's men's basketball team suffered a heartbreaking 110-107 loss to San Diego State in triple overtime on Saturday night at Viejas Arena in San Diego, capping a dramatic comeback from a 24-point deficit that fell just short of victory.
The Broncos, now 9-5 overall and 1-2 in Mountain West Conference play, trailed 42-18 early in the first half after San Diego State erupted on a 28-0 run over eight minutes. The Aztecs, who improved to 9-4 and remained undefeated at 3-0 in conference, led 50-29 at halftime. Boise State head coach Leon Rice challenged his team's character and toughness during the break, sparking a second-half surge where the Broncos outscored their hosts 50-29 to force overtime tied at 79.
Javan Buchanan led the rally with a game-high 29 points on 10-of-13 shooting, including a three-pointer that ended San Diego State's run. Andrew Meadow added a career-high 25 points, tying the score with a layup late in regulation. Dylan Andrews nearly won it at the buzzer with a midrange shot that rattled out. In the first overtime, Boise State built a 93-90 lead with 10 seconds left, but redshirt senior guard RJ Keene's full-court inbounds pass was...