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How to watch Boise State vs. Air Force basketball game

By Scout Staff

Dec 21, 2024 at 4:30 pm ET • 3 min read

Halftime Report

The last time Boise State and Air Force met, the game was decided by 31 points, but it sure doesn't look like the final score will be so lopsided this time. Sitting on a score of 32-31, Boise State has looked like the better team, but there's still one more half to play.

If Boise State keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 9-3 in no time. On the other hand, Air Force will have to make due with a 3-9 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

Air Force Falcons @ Boise State Broncos

Current Records: Air Force 3-8, Boise State 8-3

How To Watch

When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: ExtraMile Arena -- Boise, Idaho
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $3.00

What to Know

If the oddsmakers' predictions hold true, the near future looks bright for Boise State. They and the Air Force Falcons will face off in a Mountain West battle at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at ExtraMile Arena. The timing is sure in the Broncos' favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home while the Falcons have been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.

Boise State will head into Tuesday's matchup hoping to keep the good times rolling: they only won by two when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 31-point they dealt Texas So. on Tuesday. Boise State blew past Texas So., posting an 82-51 victory. The Broncos have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 23 points or more this season.

Boise State can attribute much of their success to Tyson Degenhart, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Degenhart a new career-high in offensive rebounds (five). Another player making a difference was Alvaro Cardenas, who went 5 for 8 en route to 11 points plus seven assists and five rebounds.

Boise State was working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Texas So. only posted six.

Meanwhile, Air Force couldn't handle N. Colorado on Monday and fell 81-76.

Kyle Marshall put forth a good effort for the losing side as he went 10 for 14 en route to 23 points. Ethan Taylor, on the other hand, was considerably less helpful: he went 0-7 from downtown.

Boise State's win bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Air Force, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.

Saturday's game is shaping up to be a scrappy match: Boise State has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 39.7 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Air Force, though, as they've been averaging only 30.2. Given Boise State's sizable advantage in that area, Air Force will need to find a way to close that gap.

Everything came up roses for Boise State against Air Force when the teams last played back in February, as the team secured a 79-48 victory. Will Boise State repeat their success, or does Air Force have a better game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.