The Boise State Broncos pulled off a thrilling 65-61 victory over the Virginia Commonwealth Rams on Wednesday night. The game was close throughout, with the Broncos taking a slim lead into halftime. In the second half, Boise State was able to pull away thanks to a strong performance from guard Justin Meadow.
Meadow was the star of the night, scoring 12 points and grabbing four rebounds. He was able to get to the basket and draw fouls, going 6-for-7 from the free throw line. He also had two assists and two steals in the game. His ability to create offense was a huge factor in the Broncos’ victory.
The Broncos were also able to get contributions from other players. Forward Derrick Alston had 11 points and seven rebounds, while guard Marcus Dickinson chipped in with nine points and five rebounds. The team was able to get enough offense to outlast the Rams.
The Rams were led by guard Marcus Evans, who had 15 points and four assists. He was able to keep the Rams in the game, but it wasn’t enough to get the win. Forward Issac Vann also had a strong performance, scoring 12 points and grabbing nine rebounds.
Overall, it was an exciting game between two evenly matched teams. The Broncos were able to get just enough offense from Meadow and their other players to come away with the victory. It was a great win for Boise State and they will look to build on this momentum as they head into their next game.