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Boise State Faces Rowdy 'The Pit' in Final MWC Road Game
8 Feb
Summary
- Boise State embarks on its final Mountain West road trip to New Mexico.
- The team is transitioning from the MWC to the Pac-12 this summer.
- Coach Leon Rice reflects on the historic and challenging atmosphere of 'The Pit'.
The Boise State men's basketball team is undertaking their final Mountain West road trip, heading to New Mexico for a game at the renowned 'The Pit'. This visit is particularly significant as Boise State is set to transition to the Pac-12 conference this summer.
Boise State's head coach, Leon Rice, expressed his respect for 'The Pit,' calling it an iconic and historic venue in college basketball. He reminisced about its storied past, including the 1983 N.C. State national title game, and highlighted the passionate fanbase. Rice noted that winning at 'The Pit' is a special achievement.
The Broncos have a challenging record of 3-8 at 'The Pit' under Rice's tenure, with their last victory occurring in 2022. The team has also been involved in past controversies at the venue. Boise State secured a victory against New Mexico in their earlier December meeting at home, with a score of 62-53.
New Mexico, with a strong 18-5 record, recently suffered a significant home loss to Utah State. Despite this setback, first-year coach Eric Olen emphasized the need for his team to respond to the challenge presented by Boise State. The game is scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. Mountain time and will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
