The New Mexico Lobos (26-6) face the Boise State Broncos (23-9) in the Mountain West Tournament semifinals at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 14th, 2024, at 6:30 PM MST.

New Mexico advanced by defeating San Jose State 63-52 in the quarterfinals. Donovan Dent led with 25 points and five assists, while Nelly Junior Joseph recorded 14 points and a tournament record 18 rebounds. Tru Washington added 11 points as the Lobos pulled away with a crucial 7-0 run after San Jose State threatened to close the gap.

Boise State earned their semifinal spot by upsetting San Diego State 62-52. The Broncos overcame a five-point halftime deficit, dominating the second half 34-19. Alvaro Cardenas (16 points), Tyson Degenhart (14 points), and Andrew Meadow (12 points) led a balanced attack. Their defense held SDSU without a field goal for the final 9:11.

Key Statistics:

• New Mexico leads the all-time series 15-13
• The Lobos have won five straight Mountain West Tournament games
• Donovan Dent is the first player in MW history with five consecutive games of 20+ points and 5+ assists
• Boise State outrebounded SDSU 40-28 in their quarterfinal victory

The game will air on CBS Sports Network, with radio coverage on the Lobo Sports Network. The winner advances to the Mountain West Tournament championship game, with New Mexico seeking its first title since 2014 while Boise State aims to strengthen its NCAA Tournament resume.

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