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SCOTT SLANT: The Broncos make a game of it

SCOTT SLANT: The Broncos make a game of it

Presented by ZAMZOWS. Friday Special: March 18, 2022. Everything that could go wrong in the first half did Thursday for Boise State. The Broncos were turning the ball over, losing the battle of the offensive boards, missing free throws, and missing shots in general. The result was a 19-point halftime deficit against Memphis in the…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Idaho State’s biggest ‘shining moment’

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Idaho State’s biggest ‘shining moment’

Presented by BBSI BOISE. This Day In Sports…March 17, 1977: It is still Idaho State’s greatest athletic achievement—and it’s considered to be the night the UCLA basketball dynasty died. Just two seasons after legendary coach John Wooden retired, the Bengals upset the Bruins 76-75 on St. Patrick’s Day in the second round of the NCAA…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: In the field of 64, not 68

SCOTT SLANT: In the field of 64, not 68

Presented by TRI-STATE ELECTRIC. The Wednesday Weekly: March 16, 2022. Yes, Boise State made the NCAA Tournament in 2013 and 2015 as an at-large pick. But each year, they Broncos had to play in the First Four in Dayton—and couldn’t get out of there with a win. The first time it was an 80-71 loss…MORE

STEELHEADS: CAPTAIN A.J. WHITE ON ROAD STRUGGLES, DISLIKING UTAH

STEELHEADS: CAPTAIN A.J. WHITE ON ROAD STRUGGLES, DISLIKING UTAH

STEELHEADS ON IST – EVERY TUESDAY DURING THE SEASON: Idaho captain A.J. White joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the ECHL’s hockey team recent 12-day road trip that didn’t go well. The Steelheads are home and host Utah on Friday and Saturday. MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Boise’s biggest Big Dance moment

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Boise’s biggest Big Dance moment

Presented by BBSI BOISE. This Day In Sports…March 15, 2001: One of Boise’s finest sports day ever, as the Pavilion hosts the closest first round bracket in the history of the NCAA Tournament. First, Georgia State upsets Wisconsin by one…then Maryland holds off George Mason by three…then Georgetown beats Arkansas by two at the buzzer.…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: A championship…and a chip

SCOTT SLANT: A championship…and a chip

Presented by TRI STATE ELECTRIC. Monday Special: March 9, 2022. As you know, the Scott Slant column is a Wednesday-only thing these days. Except for today. This is a one-trick pony, as in, Boise State men’s basketball. It’s only appropriate. It didn’t take but a few minutes into the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on CBS Sunday…MORE

LIVE FROM VEGAS: BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

LIVE FROM VEGAS: BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) joins Prater and Mallory live from the Mountain West basketball tournament in Las Vegas. Rains hits on the Broncos’ keys to victory against Wyoming in the Mountain West semifinals. Is this the biggest game in program history?MORE