Last night was the closest a game can feel to March Madness while still being played in February. Both teams had extreme pressure to win this game. San Diego State has been projected within the “First Four Out” and “Last Four In” range for the last few weeks, but a win at ExtraMile Arena would give them a Quad 1 win and dramatically boost their chances of getting into the Big Dance. Boise State looked to continue their journey toward securing an at-large berth and maintaining sole possession of first place in the Mountain West.
It was apparent early that this game would supersede the offensive ineptitude that was witnessed in Viejas Arena in January.