IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — In a thrilling contest, Boise State edged out Saint Mary’s (CA) with a final score of 67-65 in overtime, thanks to a standout performance by Tyson Degenhart, who scored 19 points during the match. Andrew Meadow contributed crucial points in the extra period, notching three points to help secure the victory for the Broncos, now sitting at a 7-3 record this season.

Degenhart had a challenging shooting night, managing to make just 5 of 13 attempts from the floor, which included hitting only 1 of 6 from beyond the arc. However, he was effective at the charity stripe, sinking 8 of 10 free throws. Alvaro Cardenas Torre was an essential asset as well, scoring 14 points with an impressive shooting line of 5 for 8 from the field and a perfect 3 for 3 from the foul line. O’Mar Stanley also made his presence known with 13 points, shooting 5 of 13 from the floor and garnering 3 of 6 from the free-throw line.

For Saint Mary’s (9-2), Augustas Marciulionis was the star, delivering 17 points along with six assists. Another vital contributor, Luke Barrett, chipped in with 13 points and secured seven rebounds, while Andrew McKeever added nine points and eight rebounds to the effort.

The Broncos set the pace in the first half, taking a 32-26 lead into halftime, primarily due to Cardenas Torre’s eight points before the break. However, Boise State faced a setback in the second half when they were outscored by six points. The intense battle concluded regulation play with a tie at 59-59. In the extra period, Meadow’s free-throw shooting was key, as he went 3 of 4, leading to his crucial three points that ultimately aided Boise State in clinching the win.