The Boise State Broncos continued their impressive postseason run with a 74-68 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers, securing their place in the College Basketball Crown championship game. Boise’s balanced scoring and interior defense helped them overcome Nebraska’s late surge in a gritty semifinal contest.
The game was neck-and-neck through the first half, with Nebraska taking a narrow 35-34 lead into halftime thanks to strong bench play. But Boise came out focused in the second half, controlling the pace and dominating the glass behind Tyson Degenhart and O’Mar Stanley.
Nebraska made a final push with back-to-back threes by Keisei Tominaga, but a clutch three-pointer from Chibuzo Agbo and key free throws sealed the win for Boise State.
Key Performers
Boise State Broncos:
- Tyson Degenhart: 18 points, 7 rebounds
- Chibuzo Agbo: 15 points, 2 steals, 3 assists
- O’Mar Stanley: 12 points, 9 rebounds
Nebraska Cornhuskers:
- Keisei Tominaga: 17 points, 5 three-pointers
- Juwan Gary: 12 points, 6 rebounds
- Sam Hoiberg: 9 points, 4 assists
Statistical Highlights
- Field Goal %: Boise State 47.2% | Nebraska 44.0%
- 3PT %: Boise State 6/15 (40%) | Nebraska 9/22 (40.9%)
- Rebounds: Boise State 38 | Nebraska 30
- Turnovers: Boise State 8 | Nebraska 11
Takeaways
- Boise State’s interior presence and rebounding gave them the edge, especially in second-chance points.
- Nebraska’s hot shooting kept them alive, but Boise’s composure in the final minutes proved decisive.
- Tyson Degenhart continues to shine, delivering another standout performance on both ends.
What’s Next?
Boise State advances to the Basketball Crown championship game, where they’ll face the winner of the other semifinal. Nebraska’s season ends with a strong showing and clear momentum for next year.
