SAN JOSE, Calif. — In a thrilling encounter on Saturday night, Tyson Degenhart topped the scoring charts with 26 points, leading Boise State to a narrow 73-71 victory over San Jose State. His crucial layup, made with just 54 seconds on the clock, helped secure the win for the Broncos.

Degenhart also contributed significantly on the boards, grabbing seven rebounds, and his performance pushed Boise State to an impressive 10-3 record, improving their Mountain West Conference standing to 2-0. Alongside him, Andrew Meadow added 14 points, hitting 5 of 8 shots, which included two 3-pointers. Javan Buchanan further supported the team with a solid showing, scoring 10 points on 4 of 7 shooting from the field.

For the Spartans, who fell to 7-7 overall and 0-2 in the conference, Josh Uduje emerged as the standout player, notching 22 points in the effort. Robert Vaihola also made his mark with 11 points and eight rebounds, while Will McClendon chipped in with 10 points of his own.

In the initial half, Degenhart managed to score eight points, but the Broncos found themselves behind at halftime, as they trailed 35-28. The second half saw Degenhart turn up his game, registering a staggering 18 points, including the decisive shot that clinched the win in the final moments.

Looking ahead, both teams will return to the court on Tuesday, with Boise State set to travel to face off against Wyoming, while San Jose State will be hosting Colorado State.