San Jose State Defeats Boise State 84-74

Spartans win in Mountain West Conference matchup

Mar. 12, 2026 at 6:25am

The San Jose State Spartans defeated the Boise State Broncos 84-74 in a Mountain West Conference basketball game. The Spartans were led by strong performances from Tari Eason, who scored 22 points, and Omari Moore, who added 14 points. San Jose State shot 49% from the field and out-rebounded Boise State 31-24 in the victory.

Why it matters

This win is an important conference victory for San Jose State as they look to improve their standing in the Mountain West. Boise State was previously undefeated in conference play, so this result shakes up the standings in the competitive Mountain West.

The details

San Jose State jumped out to an early lead and maintained control throughout the game. The Spartans shot the ball efficiently, making 30 of their 61 field goal attempts. Tari Eason led the way with 22 points, while Omari Moore chipped in 14 points. Boise State was led by Abu Kigab's 18 points, but the Broncos struggled to find a consistent offensive rhythm and shot just 40% from the field.

  • The game was played on March 12, 2026.

The players

Tari Eason

A junior forward for the San Jose State Spartans who scored a team-high 22 points in the win.

Omari Moore

A sophomore guard for the San Jose State Spartans who contributed 14 points in the victory.

Abu Kigab

A senior forward for the Boise State Broncos who led his team with 18 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys really came out focused and executed our game plan well. This was a big conference win for us.”

— Tim Miles, Head Coach, San Jose State

“We struggled to get into any kind of rhythm offensively. San Jose State deserved this win, they outplayed us tonight.”

— Leon Rice, Head Coach, Boise State

What’s next

San Jose State will look to build on this win as they continue their Mountain West Conference schedule, while Boise State will aim to rebound in their next game.

The takeaway

This result demonstrates the parity in the Mountain West Conference, as San Jose State was able to knock off the previously undefeated Boise State squad. It sets up an intriguing race for the conference title in the final weeks of the season.