Western Athletic Conference Tournament Semifinals: No. 4 Boise State and No. 1 Utah State played a tight game in which both teams shot about 50 percent from the field, hit 11 three-pointers and were better than 80 percent from the free throw line. The Broncos had fewer turnovers, however, which helped them upset the Aggies 88-78 to move into the Western Athletic Conference championship game. Senior forward Reggie Larry and senior guard Matt Bauscher each scored 23 points to lead Boise State.
A big second half propelled No. 3 New Mexico State into the WAC championship game against Boise State with an 83-75 win against No. 2 Nevada. Senior forward Justin Hawkins led the Aggies with 23 points, and freshman forward Herb Pope had 18 points and 13 rebounds. New Mexico State claimed 49 rebounds to Nevada’s 24, and that included 20 offensive rebounds to give the Aggies many second-chance opportunities. [3/14/08]
