Boise State, San Diego State Meet in Key Mountain West Matchup

Broncos, Aztecs clash with NCAA Tournament implications on the line

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Boise State men's basketball team hosts San Diego State in a crucial Mountain West Conference matchup on Tuesday night. Both teams are fighting for positioning in the league standings and potential NCAA Tournament berths. Boise State is looking to bounce back after a tough loss, while San Diego State is aiming to rebound from a recent defeat.

Why it matters

This game has major implications for both teams' postseason hopes. San Diego State is currently on the NCAA Tournament bubble, while Boise State is trying to play its way into the conversation. The winner will take a big step towards securing a spot in the Big Dance.

The details

Boise State (18-11, 10-8 Mountain West) is hosting San Diego State (19-9, 13-5) at ExtraMile Arena. The Broncos are coming off a tough loss, while the Aztecs dropped their last game against New Mexico. San Diego State defeated Boise State in triple overtime earlier this season, 110-107, after blowing a 24-point first-half lead.

  • The game tips off at 7 p.m. Mountain time on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
  • Boise State wraps up its Mountain West home slate with this contest.

The players

Dylan Andrews

Boise State's starting point guard and one of five seniors on the roster.

Reese Dixon-Waters

San Diego State's leading scorer at 12.6 points per game.

Miles Byrd

One of the top two-way players in the Mountain West, averaging 10.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 blocks per game for the Aztecs.

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What they’re saying

“It's epic. And we need a sold-out arena, we need a great crowd for Tuesday night. We've got some great seniors that we're going to honor, and we're going to honor this crowd by how hard we're going to play.”

— Leon Rice, Boise State Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament, while the loser will be left fighting for its postseason life. Boise State closes the regular season on Saturday at Colorado State, while San Diego State hosts UNLV in its finale.

The takeaway

This matchup between Boise State and San Diego State has major implications for both teams' NCAA Tournament hopes. The Broncos are looking to bounce back and secure a key home win, while the Aztecs are trying to solidify their place on the bubble. Whichever team can come out on top will put itself in a much stronger position heading into the Mountain West Tournament and Selection Sunday.