Throughout this season, two questions have lingered as we approach March.
Who can put this team on their back offensively?
Can Leon Rice find some dependable depth?
In front of a vibrant 9,825 fans at The X, we saw what this team can do when both questions are emphatically answered.
It’s pretty damn good.
Field Goal Percentage
Boise State - 40.0%
New Mexico - 37.7%
Three-Point Percentage
Boise State - 25.9%
New Mexico - 32.0%
Total Turnovers
Boise State - 8
New Mexico - 10
Points
Max Rice (BSU) - 30 points *Career-high
Morris Udeze (UNM) - 18 points
Rebounds
Tyson Degenhart, Chibuzo Agbo and Max Rice (BSU) - 7 rebounds
Morris Udeze (UNM) - 14 rebounds
Assists
Naje Smith and Max Rice (BSU) - 2 assists
Jaelen House (UNM) - 6 assists
Before the game even began, there was a noticeable presence to the left of the visiting bench prior to tipoff.