Boise State defeats San Diego State in tournament quarterfinals

Boise State defeated San Diego State 62-52 in the Mountain West Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Alvaro Cardenas Torre led the Broncos with 16 points, helping them overcome a halftime deficit of 33-28. Tyson Degenhart contributed 14 points and seven rebounds, while Andrew Meadow added 12 points. Boise State, now 23-9, will face top-seeded New Mexico in the semifinals on Friday. San Diego State's Nicholas Boyd scored 20 points in the loss. The Broncos' victory marks a significant advancement in the tournament for the fifth-seeded team.