In the NCAA Tournament's 'First 4' round, the Colorado Buffaloes lead Boise State 26-24 at halftime. Boise State struggled with shooting, making 9/31 FGs and 1-10 from 3-point range. Despite this, they managed to keep the game close, trailing by only two points. The game remained competitive in the second half, with Boise State taking the lead at one point, but Colorado eventually regained the lead. The score was tied at one point, and Boise State led 47-43 with 5:35 remaining. However, Colorado fought back and was trailing 49-48 with 3:42 left. The game showcased strong defensive play and strategic coaching from both teams.
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Colorado is heading to the FT line with 3:42 remaining after this time out... Boise State clinging to a 49-48 lead.
Boise State has a 47-43 lead with 5:35 to go. Broncos are on an 8-0 run after that putback from Tyson Degenhart.
Boise State just took its first lead since the 7:25 mark of the first half. 45-43 Broncos with 6:40 to play.
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TIE GAME IN DAYTON
Boise State has made its last four shots to make this a one-point game in Dayton. 38-37 Colorado with 12:30 to go. TruTV
Young and Agbo had two point-blank tip-ins there to give Boise State the lead and both rummed off... Broncos trail 38-37 with 11:53 to go in the game...
Back to back buckets for Colorado and Leon Rice needs a time out. Broncos trail 35-28 with 15:46 left in the second half. Biggest deficit of the game.
Mountain West Conference halftime score at The Big Dance: Colorado 26 Boise State 24
"It's a slugfest, two good defensive teams out there," Tad Boyle on the 1st half. #CUBuffs lead #BoiseSt 26-24 in "First 4" round of the NCAA Tournament at halftime. BSU made 9/31 FGs in 1st half, while CU shot 10/26. It's almost like these head coaches know each other's team.
"It's a slugfest, two good defensive teams out there," Tad Boyle on the 1st half. #CUBuffs lead #BoiseSt 26-24 in "First 4" round of the NCAA Tournament at halftime. BSU made 9/31 FGs in 1st half, while CU shot 10/16. It's almost like these head coaches know each other's team.
Boise State is 1-10 from 3-point range just 6-17 on layups. Somehow only down 2 at the break. https://t.co/1DEUOGzVbi
Boise State just had its lowest scoring half of the season, scoring 24 points. Yet, they only trail by two points. A super competitive game so far. 26-24 Colorado at the break.
Somehow Boise State is only down 2. Broncos are 1 for 10 from 3-point range and shooting just 29 percent overall. It's 24-22 with 1:17 left in the half.
Boise State is just 1 of 9 from 3-point range and shooting 29 percent overall. Broncos trail 21-18 with 3:18 to go.