The Boise State men’s basketball team wrapped up a two-game Mountain West home stand on Tuesday with a 72-62 victory over Wyoming. 

Dylan Andrews had 20 to lead the Broncos (17-11, 9-8), who also defeated San Jose State last weekend at ExtraMile Arena. Drew Fielder (18 points, seven rebounds, two blocks) and Javan Buchanan (17 points, six rebounds) also had strong games for Boise State. 

Damarion Dennis paced the Cowboys (15-13, 6-11) with 16 points and four rebounds. 

Here are three takeaways from Boise State’s latest MWC victory. 

Late flurry salvages Boise State’s first half 

Coming off a massive road upset of Grand Canyon, Wyoming kept the positive momentum rolling in the first half at ExtraMile Arena. 

Nasir Meyer knocked down a three-pointer to put the Cowboys up 16-10 midway through the opening half. A nifty Meyer finish in the paint extended the lead to 30-23. 

The Broncos cranked up the defensive pressure and closed the half on a 9-0 run, taking a 32-30 lead on a Fielder banked-in three at the buzzer. 

Boise State kept it rolling to open the second half as Andrew Meadow swished a triple followed by a Fielder conventional three-point play for a 45-35 lead. 

The Cowboys rallied back with eight straight points, but Andrews hit back-to-back threes to end the run. The Broncos closed it out down the stretch for their ninth MWC win. 

Broncos protect the rim 

The Broncos entered Tuesday averaging 2.2 blocks per game, ranking ninth in the MWC and 335th nationally.

Out of nowhere, Boise State swatted shots left and right against the Cowboys. The Broncos blocked five shots in the first half—two by Dominic Parolin off the bench—and finished the game with seven. 

Head coach Leon Rice has emphasized defense in recent weeks, and Boise State responded on Tuesday with one of its best rim protection games of the season. 

Improving on-ball defense 

Boise State has struggled to contain scoring guards all season, and Wyoming boasts two of the MWC’s better guards in Nasir Meyer and Leland Walker.

Meyer didn’t play against the Broncos in January due to injury, but Walker lit up Boise State for 30 points while the rest of the Cowboys combined for 35 points in the 81-65 loss. 

With both guards available on Tuesday, Boise State did a much better job at limiting penetration. 

Meyer (12 points) and Walker (eight points) were both held in check. Dennis—another guard—fared better, but the Broncos did an excellent job containing the Cowboys’ top two scorers. 

The Boise State men’s basketball team evened its Mountain West record last weekend with a dominant 84-69 home victory over San Jose State. 

The Broncos (16-11, 8-8) held the Spartans (7-20, 2-14) to 4 of 23 shooting from beyond the arc. 

“I thought we had some great moments, and our three-point defense seemed a lot better,” Boise State head coach Leon Rice said. “That’s something we’ve been really emphasizing and working on, and it’s something we still have to continue to grow at. But it’s February and you get a conference win by (15) at home, that’s great. And that’s where you have to celebrate because you’re seeing the ups and downs of college basketball.

“It’s hard to win in February, that’s what we always say. To get the job done like that … I’m pleased with that.” 

The Broncos will go for their second straight MWC victory on Tuesday against Wyoming. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Mountain time at ExtraMile Arena.

Back in January, Boise State blasted the Cowboys in Laramie, 81-65.

The Broncos are favored by 8.5 points in Tuesday’s rematch. Boise State is -430 on the moneyline while Wyoming is +330. 

The over/under is set at 146.5 points. 

The Cowboys are coming off a stunning 70-65 road victory over Grand Canyon (17-10, 10-6). The Lopes dominated both matchups against Boise State. 

“It’s momentum, what a great win,” Rice said. “For them to go get that done—not only the atmosphere, but Grand Canyon is a really, really good team—what a great win for Wyoming that was. 

“They looked great in that game, the way they guarded and rebounded. They made crucial shots in tough circumstances. … You’re seeing that throughout the league where ‘This team shouldn’t be playing this good because they’ve lost those games.’ That’s what you’re seeing over and over again.”

Guards Leland Walker (14.5 points, three rebounds, 3.6 assists) and Nasir Meyer (13.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists) are Wyoming’s top offensive threats. 

The Broncos are led by junior center Drew Fielder, who averages 14.3 points and 5.5 rebounds. 

Boise State vs. Wyoming betting odds, TV channel 

Spread: Boise State -8.5

Moneyline: Boise State -430, Wyoming +330

Over/under: 146.5 points

Records against the spread: Boise State 13-12, Wyoming 12-14

Game time: 7 p.m. Mountain time | Tuesday, Feb. 24

Location: ExtraMile Arena | Boise, Idaho

TV channel: Mountain West Network

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