Boise State Dominates Second Half to Defeat San Jose State

Broncos ride big second-half surge to Mountain West victory over Spartans

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Boise State men's basketball team ended a two-game losing streak in Mountain West play on Saturday with an 84-69 victory over San Jose State. Drew Fielder led the way for the Broncos with 20 points, while Adrian Myers paced the Spartans with 23 points and eight rebounds.

Why it matters

This win helps Boise State get back to .500 in Mountain West Conference play, as they look to make a push towards the postseason. For San Jose State, it was another tough loss in what has been a difficult season for the Spartans.

The details

Boise State led by just three points at halftime, but used a 10-0 run early in the second half to seize control of the game. The Broncos outscored the Spartans 48-38 in the second half to secure the victory. Boise State head coach Leon Rice has settled on a starting lineup of guards Dylan Andrews and Pearson Carmichael, forwards Javan Buchanan and Andrew Meadow, and center Drew Fielder. San Jose State's Sadraque NgaNga, a former Boise State player, had 10 points and 8 rebounds in his return to ExtraMile Arena.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Drew Fielder

The leading scorer for Boise State, finishing with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks.

Colby Garland

The top scorer for San Jose State, netting 22 points and 5 assists.

Adrian Myers

Paced San Jose State with 23 points and 8 rebounds.

Leon Rice

The head coach of the Boise State Broncos, who has settled on a starting lineup that has helped the team get back to .500 in conference play.

Sadraque NgaNga

The San Jose State senior forward, who began his college career at Boise State before transferring.

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What’s next

With four regular-season games remaining, Boise State will look to continue their push towards the postseason, while San Jose State will try to finish the year strong despite their struggles.

The takeaway

Boise State's ability to dominate the second half and pull away for the victory highlights the Broncos' depth and resilience, as they aim to secure a spot in the postseason tournament. Meanwhile, San Jose State's continued struggles underscore the challenges the Spartans have faced throughout the season.