Boise State Basketball Wears Down Shorthanded San Jose State

Broncos' depth and defensive pressure prove too much for Spartans playing with limited roster.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Boise State men's basketball defeated San Jose State 84-69 on Saturday, wearing down the Spartans who were playing with just seven available players. The Broncos jumped out to an early lead but had to withstand a Spartans comeback before pulling away in the second half. Boise State's depth and defensive pressure, which limited San Jose State's 3-point shooting, were key factors in the victory.

Why it matters

The win keeps Boise State in the hunt for a higher seed in the upcoming Mountain West Conference tournament, while San Jose State continues to struggle with a depleted roster. The Broncos' ability to wear down opponents with their depth could prove valuable as they look to make a postseason push.

The details

Boise State jumped out to a 17-2 lead early, but San Jose State fought back to trail by just 36-31 at halftime. The Broncos' depth eventually made the difference, as 10 players saw minutes and no one played more than 33 minutes. The Spartans, who had four players log the full 40 minutes, were held to just 4-of-23 shooting from 3-point range.

  • Boise State led just 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the second half.
  • The same teams met in late January, with Boise State leading 36-33 at halftime before winning 89-58.

The players

Andrew Meadow

Boise State junior forward who scored 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting.

Drew Fielder

Boise State player who scored a team-high 20 points.

Dylan Andrews

Boise State senior guard who scored 12 points.

Javan Buchanan

Boise State senior forward who scored 11 points.

Marcus Overstreet

San Jose State player who played just 3 minutes.

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What they’re saying

“We knew that if we kept running the whole game, we're gonna end up tiring them out.”

— Andrew Meadow, Boise State junior forward (idahostatesman.com)

“There's always going to be a little bit of ebbs and flows in the game. But I think we just knew that we have to keep our foot on the pedal.”

— Drew Fielder, Boise State player (idahostatesman.com)

What’s next

Boise State will host Wyoming on Tuesday, another team below them in the Mountain West standings.

The takeaway

Boise State's depth and defensive pressure proved too much for the shorthanded San Jose State squad, highlighting the Broncos' ability to wear down opponents over the course of a game. This win keeps Boise State in contention for a higher seed in the upcoming conference tournament.