The Boise State Broncos advanced to the semifinals of the College Basketball Crown tournament with a hard-fought 70-64 victory over the Butler Bulldogs on April 2, 2025. In a game dominated by defense and late-game execution, Boise State found its rhythm in the final minutes to pull away and seal the win.
Butler came out with energy, holding a narrow 33-31 lead at halftime thanks to strong play from Jahmyl Telfort and DJ Davis. However, Boise State tightened up defensively in the second half and leaned on Tyson Degenhart and Chibuzo Agbo for clutch buckets.
Key Performers
Boise State Broncos:
- Tyson Degenhart: 20 points, 7 rebounds
- Chibuzo Agbo: 15 points, 3 assists
- O’Mar Stanley: 10 points, 8 rebounds
Butler Bulldogs:
- Jahmyl Telfort: 18 points, 5 rebounds
- DJ Davis: 14 points, 3 assists
- Pierre Brooks: 11 points, 4 rebounds
Statistical Highlights
- FG%: Boise State 48.1% | Butler 42.7%
- 3PT%: Boise State 6/18 (33.3%) | Butler 5/17 (29.4%)
- Turnovers: Boise State 9 | Butler 12
- Rebounds: Boise State 35 | Butler 31
Takeaways
- Boise State’s physical defense and rebounding edge were decisive in the final minutes.
- Butler’s lack of bench scoring was a factor, as they couldn’t match Boise’s depth late.
- Tyson Degenhart remains one of the tournament’s most consistent players, delivering when it counts.
What’s Next?
Boise State advances to face Nebraska in the Basketball Crown semifinals on April 4. Butler’s run ends after a strong showing in a tightly contested matchup.
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