Major NCAA Battle Invades Small Idaho Town This Weekend

Over the past two years, Boise State's athletic department has seen significant growth. Whether it's increases in facilities and technical upgrades or improved recruiting and competitiveness--the Broncos have been growing in the right direction.

Perhaps the greatest story of growth is the success of the men's basketball program.

Traditionally, the team has finished in the middle of the pack of Mountain West teams, having given the top a run for their money, but ending up in the NIT post-season tournament. The script has been completely flipped over the last two seasons, however, and now basketball fans in Boise have a lot to look forward to during the 2023-2024 season!

With transfers coming in, most notably from major programs like the University of Kansas, promise is big for this coming season led by Leon Rice.

A few games into the season, the strength of schedule for the Broncos has been the best it has been in many years--and while the team has had some losses, a lot of promise has been shown by the team.

Earlier this year, a blockbuster of a game was announced and nobody saw it coming.

The game, which is going to be held in Idaho Falls, Idaho in a relatively new indoor arena, will host a up and coming west coast power in Boise State and a perennial power in the west, Saint Mary's College.

Fans have been looking forward to this one for weeks and now, it's finally here. While Saint Mary's College is no longer ranked in the Top 25-- a win over this high profile team will be huge for the Broncos.

While the venue isn't as large as ExtraMile Arena, it's almost double the size of what Saint Mary's plays in at home!

We now know that the tipoff will be at 8:30 p.m. offering fans plenty of time to make the drive East for the game.

Tickets are on sale and there are still seats available!

Get your tickets, HERE.