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Recap - Boise State Defeats San Jose State 87-86

San Jose State was victimized for 20 points and 10 rebounds by Derrick Alston Jr. as Boise State defeated them 87-86 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Bettors who backed Boise State were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -27.0.

Marcus Shaver Jr. had 15 points for Boise State and Abu Kigab chipped in with 13 points. Abu Kigab had 3 assists for them, while Mladen Armus was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

San Jose State got a 26-point performance from Richard Washington, who was supported by 23 points from Jalen Dalcourt. Omari Moore had 8 assists in a losing cause for San Jose State, while Nate Lacewell grabbed 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Boise State were victorious, as the score was 42-35 at the break.

Boise State had a 39-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Boise State heads into a battle against Air Force. San Jose State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Benedictine Mesa.