Boise State’s uphill climb just got steeper.
After their 71-65 loss to San Diego State on Saturday night, the Broncos will have to win their five remaining games to avoid finishing the regular season with a losing record for the first time since 2011-12.
Junior guard Justinian Jessup pulled the Broncos within 68-65 on a 3-pointer with 29 seconds remaining. But the Aztecs converted on the front end of a pair of one-and-one opportunities to go 3-for-4 from the free-throw line and seal the win at Viejas Arena.
It was the second straight road loss for the Broncos (11-15, 6-7 MW) and fourth in the last five games.