Boise State Defeats Fresno State 69-53 in NCAAB Matchup
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Save Mart Center
Boise State Broncos 69, Fresno State Bulldogs 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Boise State Broncos vs Fresno State Bulldogs?
Boise State Broncos beat Fresno State Bulldogs 69-53 at Save Mart Center on February 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Boise State Broncos vs Fresno State Bulldogs?
Boise State Broncos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -325 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive performance, the Boise State Broncos secured a 69-53 victory over the Fresno State Bulldogs at the Save Mart Center. This matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Boise State coming into the game with a solid record of 18-11, while Fresno State struggled with a 12-17 record.
Boise State's recent form has been impressive, as they have won seven of their last ten games and are currently on a two-game winning streak. Their average points scored during this stretch is 81.2, with an average of 73.2 points allowed. In contrast, Fresno State has faced difficulties, winning only three of their last ten games and currently on a three-game losing streak. The Bulldogs averaged 76.8 points scored while allowing 77.8 points during their recent games.
At home, Fresno State has a record of 2-2 in their last four games, while their away record stands at 1-5. Boise State has performed better on the road, with a 3-2 away record in their last five games and a 4-1 record at home. The two teams have met twice in the previous season, with Fresno State losing both encounters: 61-66 at home and 60-82 away.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player availability, but the performance of both teams could be influenced by their respective lineups. The market has set the odds with Boise State favored by 7.5 points, according to DraftKings, with a total set at 149.5. The moneyline odds reflect Boise State at -325 and Fresno State at +260.
The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere in the Save Mart Center likely played a role in the Bulldogs' performance. Viewers were treated to key moments, including significant scoring plays from Boise State's Dylan Andrews, who contributed multiple free throws in the second half, helping to extend their lead.
Overall, this matchup showcased the disparity in form between the two teams, with Boise State capitalizing on their momentum to secure a comfortable win over Fresno State.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | BOIS -7.5 | 149.5 o -105 / u -115 | Boise State Broncos -325 · Fresno State Bulldogs +260 |
Leaders
- PointsDeShawn Gory20Fresno State Bulldogs
- AssistsBastien Rieber5Fresno State Bulldogs
- ReboundsDeShawn Gory11Fresno State Bulldogs
- PointsJavan Buchanan26Boise State Broncos
- AssistsJavan Buchanan3Boise State Broncos
- ReboundsDominic Parolin9Boise State Broncos
Recent form
Fresno State Bulldogs
Last 10: 3-7Streak L376.8 scored · 77.8 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L70-74at Colorado State RamsFeb 25
- L78-80vs New Mexico LobosFeb 22
- L82-92at Wyoming CowboysFeb 18
- W93-63vs Air Force FalconsFeb 14
- L78-91at Utah State AggiesFeb 11
- L59-69at Nevada Wolf PackFeb 8
- W98-96vs UNLV RebelsFeb 4
- W79-62at Air Force FalconsJan 31
- L57-68vs Grand Canyon LopesJan 25
- L74-83at New Mexico LobosJan 22
Boise State Broncos
Last 10: 7-3Streak W281.2 scored · 73.2 allowed per game3-2 away
- W72-62vs Wyoming CowboysFeb 25
- W84-69vs San José State SpartansFeb 21
- L56-75at Utah State AggiesFeb 19
- L83-86vs UNLV RebelsFeb 14
- W91-90at New Mexico LobosFeb 8
- W91-87vs Nevada Wolf PackFeb 4
- L69-86at Grand Canyon LopesJan 31
- W89-58at San José State SpartansJan 28
- W96-54vs Air Force FalconsJan 24
- W81-65at Wyoming CowboysJan 21
Box score
| Stat | Boise State Broncos | Fresno State Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-65 | 22-54 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 11-37 | 3-18 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 17 |
| Free throws | 6-8 | 6-9 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 44 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 17 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 23 |
| Assists | 9 | 7 |
| Steals | 5 | 4 |
| Blocks | 0 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 1 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 28 |
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 16 | 1 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 90 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half28-21DeShawn Gory makes 13-foot jumper
- 1st Half28-23DeShawn Gory makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half28-25Wilson Jacques makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half30-25Javan Buchanan makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half32-25Javan Buchanan makes layup
- 2nd Half34-25Andrew Meadow makes layup
- 2nd Half35-25Andrew Meadow makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half35-27Wilson Jacques makes 8-foot jumper (Bastien Rieber assists)
- 2nd Half38-27Javan Buchanan makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half38-28Gasper Kocevar makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-29Gasper Kocevar makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-29Dominic Parolin makes layup (Javan Buchanan assists)
- 2nd Half40-31Wilson Jacques makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half42-31Dylan Andrews makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half44-31Javan Buchanan makes layup
- 2nd Half44-34Cameron Faas makes 25-foot three point jumper (Bastien Rieber assists)
- 2nd Half46-34Javan Buchanan makes layup
- 2nd Half46-36Wilson Jacques makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half48-36Spencer Ahrens makes 5-foot dunk
- 2nd Half48-39Jake Heidbreder makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half48-41Jac Mani makes layup
- 2nd Half48-43DeShawn Gory makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-43Javan Buchanan makes 25-foot three point jumper (Aginaldo Neto assists)
- 2nd Half51-45Wilson Jacques makes layup (Bastien Rieber assists)
- 2nd Half53-45Javan Buchanan makes 4-foot jumper
- 2nd Half54-45Javan Buchanan makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half56-45Javan Buchanan makes 20-foot jumper
- 2nd Half59-45Andrew Meadow makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dylan Andrews assists)
- 2nd Half59-47DeShawn Gory makes layup
- 2nd Half59-49DeShawn Gory makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half61-49Dominic Parolin makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-49Andrew Meadow makes layup
- 2nd Half63-51DeShawn Gory makes layup
- 2nd Half65-51Dylan Andrews makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half65-52Wilson Jacques makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-53Wilson Jacques makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-53Dylan Andrews makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-53Dylan Andrews makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-53Dylan Andrews makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-53Dylan Andrews makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Fresno State Bulldogs, below favours Boise State Broncos.
Venue
- Save Mart CenterFresno, CA
- Attendance6142
- OfficialsBrian McNutt, Tommy Nunez, Blanca Burns
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