Boise State Broncos Defeat Colorado State Rams in Mountain West Matchup

Head coach Leon Rice praises team's defensive effort and rebounding in road victory.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Boise State men's basketball team closed out the Mountain West regular season with a 78-67 road victory over Colorado State on Saturday. Boise State led for most of the game and was led by strong performances from junior center Drew Fielder, who had 23 points and 6 rebounds, and Dylan Andrews, who added 19 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Head coach Leon Rice praised his team's defensive intensity and rebounding effort in the win.

Why it matters

This victory gives Boise State momentum heading into the Mountain West Conference Tournament, where they will likely need to win the title to secure an NCAA Tournament bid. The loss drops Colorado State to the No. 7 seed in the conference tournament.

The details

Boise State led by double digits for most of the game and held Colorado State to just 30% shooting from 3-point range. The Broncos' strong defensive performance and rebounding, led by center Drew Fielder, were key factors in the road win.

  • Boise State closed out the Mountain West regular season with this victory on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • Colorado State had won 8 straight games entering Saturday's matchup.

The players

Leon Rice

The head coach of the Boise State men's basketball team.

Drew Fielder

The junior center for the Boise State Broncos, who had 23 points and 6 rebounds in the win.

Dylan Andrews

A player for the Boise State Broncos, who contributed 19 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in the victory.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“This time of year, the energy and the effort, that's the most important thing. You can't go on the road and win one like that without some depth.”

— Leon Rice, Head Coach (si.com)

“To come on the road and play with that much good energy and good togetherness, and just the resolve that we were going to get it done. Because we knew it wouldn't be easy, and it wasn't.”

— Leon Rice, Head Coach (si.com)

What’s next

Boise State will be the No. 6 seed at the Mountain West Conference Tournament if Nevada defeats Air Force on Saturday night. The Broncos will likely need to win the MWC Tournament to secure an NCAA Tournament bid.

The takeaway

Boise State's road victory over Colorado State demonstrates the team's defensive intensity and rebounding prowess, which will be crucial as they look to make a deep run in the Mountain West Conference Tournament and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament berth.