The Boise State men’s basketball team shook off a slow start at the inaugural College Basketball Crown to defeat George Washington, 89-59, in Monday’s opening-round game. The Broncos (25-10) trailed 9-3 at the under-12 TV timeout but rallied back to seize a 32-26 halftime lead.

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The Broncos didn’t achieve that goal, allowing Butler to go 13-for-31 (41.9%) from beyond the perimeter. A significant part of that effort came from Bulldogs guard Finley Bizjack, who shot 6-for-9 from three and finished with a game-high 30 points.

Mar 8, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Boise State Broncos forward Tyson Degenhart (2) gestures after a basket against the San Diego State Aztecs during the first half at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images / Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images

Boise State and Nebraska square off on Saturday to advance to the championship game of the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas. The Broncos (26-10) defeated Butler 100-93

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tyson Degenhart had 19 points in Boise State's 89-59 victory against George Washington on Monday in the College Basketball Crown. Degenhart had three steals for the Broncos (25-10).

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Javan Buchanan scored 27 points on 11-of-13 shooting, Tyson Degenhart reached the 2,000-point mark for his career and Boise State advanced to the semifinals of the College Basketball Crown with