Big Win, Big Weekend Looks to Secure ‘Dance’ for Boise State

It's that time of the year again: March. Insert all of the cliche things that come with Spring, here-- right? The showers, the flowers, the cold and the sun. We get it all here in the Treasure Valley.

One thing that Boise isn't used to having in March? Madness.

There's a reason that everything becomes a 'bracket' this time of year--and it's because of the world renowned NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments. For years, the masterful bracket mania has taken over just about every aspect of commercial marketing and contesting across the nation.

For lovers of basketball in the Treasure Valley it's great. For Boise State fans, it has, historically, not meant much.

This year, like the last two, is going to be a big one for Boise State fans, however.

Head Coach Leon Rice is about to lead this crew into 'The Big Dance' of March for the third year in a row and fans are here for it. In the past, Boise State making it to the tournament would rely on them winning the conference championship. This year, they're just that good and will be playing in the tournament no matter what.

A big win over the weekend has solidified the already 'sure bid' for the Broncos.

While on the road at San Diego State University (a ranked program that was last year's national runner up), Boise State played tough in a game they really weren't picked to win.

The Broncos sent the game to overtime:

And with the additional time on the clock, sealed the deal with a win. Probably one of the largest road game wins in Boise State's history.

Mountain West Conference Tournament play begins this week and it's a relief to realize that this March the Broncos are simply 'in'.