Boise State University's football team won the Mountain West Conference Championship Game, defeating UNLV with a final score of 44-20. This victory marks their fifth Mountain West title. Despite firing their head coach three weeks ago, the team has made an impressive turnaround and secured a spot in the LA Bowl. Max Rice and Chibuzo Agbo played key roles in the team's basketball game against Western Oregon, with Rice scoring 28 points and Agbo scoring 24 points. Boise State dominated the game, winning with a final score of 109-70, marking their first 100+ point game since 2020.
Boise State takes down Western Oregon, 109-70. Rice had 28, Agbo 24. Impressive game from the Broncos in all areas. We'll discuss on the @BoiseFord Postgame Show around 5pm. Show will be slightly delayed due to football interviews after basketball postgame interviews.
FINAL: Boise State 109, Western Oregon 70 Max Rice 28 points (6-of-9 from 3-point range) Chibuzo Agbo 24 points (6-of-8 from 3-point range)
Max Rice and Chibuzo Agbo have both scored more than 20 points and Boise State leads Western Oregon 95-62... The last time the Broncos scored more than 100 in a game was a 106-54 win over San Jose State in 2020.
Max Rice hits his 6th 3-pointer and has 28 points. He's closing in on his career high of 30, which he set last year vs New Mexico. Boise State leads Western Oregon 78-51 in the 2nd half.
At the half, Boise State leads Western Oregon 53-34. Max Rice has 19 points on 5 of 8 from 3-point range. https://t.co/cyFFi5vIJ5
Halftime: Boise State 53, Western Oregon 34 Max Rice is 5-of-8 from 3-point range and has a season-high 19 points.
Max Rice breakout game! He's 5 of 6 from 3-point range in the first half after entering 7 of 36 for the season. Boise State leads Western Oregon 50-33 with 1:34 left in the half.
Max Rice is 3 for 3 from 3-point range and Boise State leads Western Oregon 33-19 with 7:53 left in the first half. Rice was 7 of 36 (19.4 percent) for the season coming in.
Max Rice knocks down his 3rd 3-pointer of the game and Boise State leads Western Oregon 27-19 in the 1st half. The Broncos are 4-of-9 from 3-point range so far.
Boise State wins their FIFTH Mountain West Championship 🏆 (via @CFBONFOX) https://t.co/M161YxJWHK
Boise State captures it's FIFTH Mountain West title 👏 https://t.co/0Nt3yoEhCQ
Boise State beat UNLV to win the Mountain West Conference Championship Game. The winner will play in the LA Bowl. UCLA has been projected by many as the Pac-12 Conference representative for the LA Bowl as well.
Boise State is the 2023 Mountain West champions! Final score at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is Boise State 44 - UNLV 20. https://t.co/Tho6crXn2j
Boise State was 5-5 and fired their HC three weeks ago. The Broncos just won the Mountain West Conference championship and are heading to a bowl game What a turn around 🙌 https://t.co/2OADtKSmvD
FINAL: Boise State 44, UNLV 20. The Broncos win their conference-leading fifth Mountain West title. https://t.co/QqOWBA3kiw
Boise State wins the Mountain West football championship, beating UNLV 44-20. The Rebels are 9-4 and losers of two straight, but will be headed to a bowl game in a couple of weeks. Where and against who will be officially announced Sunday.