(5) New Mexico State 80, (4) Boise State 70
No. 4 Boise State led by as much as nine points in the first half, but No. 5 New Mexico State played better in the second half to win 80-70. The Aggies forced 18 turnovers to disrupt the Broncos’ offense. Junior guard Jonathan Gibson led New Mexico State with 22 points. New Mexico State will play No. 1 Utah State. New Mexico State lost both regular-season games by double digits.
(1) Utah State 85, (9) Fresno State 68
No. 1 Utah State started fast, building a 16-3 run that produced an 85-68 win against No. 9 Fresno State. The Bulldogs pulled no closer than nine the rest of the way. Junior guard Stavon Williams had a season-high 22 points off the bench for Aggies, draining six three-pointers along the way.
