GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — In a thrilling matchup on Monday, Javan Buchanan’s impressive performance from the bench propelled Boise State to a narrow 83-82 win against South Dakota State.

Buchanan showcased his scoring prowess by hitting 11 of his 17 attempts from the field, including 4 out of 8 from beyond the arc, culminating in a total of 28 points for the Broncos, who improved their record to 5-1.

Supporting Buchanan, Alvaro Cardenas Torre contributed significantly with 16 points, connecting on 6 of 13 shots, which included 3 successful 3-pointers. Julian Bowie also made his mark, finishing unblemished from the field with 4 baskets out of 4 attempts, including a perfect 3-for-3 from three-point range for a total of 13 points.

On the other end, Oscar Cluff was a standout for the Jackrabbits, securing 19 points along with 14 rebounds, making a solid impact in both scoring and defense. Joe Sayler also emerged as a key player for South Dakota State, matching Cluff’s 19 points. Additionally, Kalen Garry added 13 points and provided five assists to keep the pressure on the Broncos throughout the contest.

This close encounter highlights the competitive spirit of both teams as they vie for success in the early part of the season.