San Jose State Upsets Boise State 84-74 in MWC Tourney

In a stunning upset at the Mountain West Conference men's basketball tournament, the 11th-seeded San Jose State Spartans defeated the sixth-seeded Boise State Broncos 84-74 on Wednesday night at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The victory, only the second in 23 meetings between the teams, propelled San Jose State into Thursday's quarterfinals against the third-seeded New Mexico Lobos, while ending Boise State's season and their hopes for an NCAA Tournament berth.

San Jose State, which entered the tournament with a 9-23 overall record and just three conference wins, overcame 14.5-point underdog status by outhustling Boise State from the opening tip. The Spartans jumped to a 23-19 lead after the first quarter, fueled by a fast-paced offense that forced five early turnovers from the Broncos. Their starting five played heavy minutes, all scoring in double figures, with junior guard Colby Garland leading the way with 22 points, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer at halftime that gave San Jose State a 41-39 edge.

Boise State, finishing the regular season 20-12 overall and 12-8 in conference play, struggled with rhythm throughout. The Broncos shot just 37.9 percent...