RENO, Nev. (AP) — Andrew Meadow scored 24 points to lead Boise State over Nevada 70-69 on Saturday night in a thrilling matchup that saw the Broncos come out on top by a single point.
The game was a closely contested affair, with both teams trading baskets and playing tenacious defense. Meadow was the star of the show, however, as he poured in 24 points to lead his team to victory.
Boise State got off to a strong start, with Meadow scoring 10 points in the first half to help his team take a 35-32 lead into the break. But Nevada refused to back down, and the Wolf Pack came out strong in the second half, tying the game at 45-45 with 12 minutes remaining.
The Broncos responded with a 10-2 run, capped off by a three-pointer from Meadow, to take a 55-47 lead with 8 minutes left. But Nevada was not done yet, and the Wolf Pack rallied to tie the game at 65-65 with just over 2 minutes remaining.
Meadow took over from there, scoring 5 points in the final 1:30 to give Boise State a 70-69 lead. Nevada had one final chance to win, but a last-second shot attempt came up short, and the Broncos escaped with the victory.
The win was a big one for Boise State, which improved to 10-5 on the season. Meadow was the hero of the night, but he had plenty of help from his teammates, who played tough defense and made big shots when it mattered most.
Nevada, on the other hand, fell to 8-7 on the season. The Wolf Pack were led by their star player, who scored 22 points, but it was not enough to overcome the heroics of Meadow and the Broncos.
The game was a thrilling conclusion to a big week of college basketball, and it sets the stage for a exciting stretch run in the Mountain West Conference. With Meadow and the Broncos playing at such a high level, they will be a team to watch in the coming weeks.