Boise St. beats Colorado St. 66-57 in MWC tourney
- Mar. 13, 2019 05:41 PM EDT
Boise State's Zach Haney, right, shoots over Colorado State's Nico Carvacho (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Boise State's Zach Haney, right, shoots over Colorado State's Nico Carvacho (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Colorado State head coach Niko Medved instructs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Boise State in the Mountain West Conference tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Colorado State's Kris Martin drives defended by Boise State's Alex Hobbs during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Colorado State's Nico Carvacho defends as Boise State's Zach Haney, left, shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Colorado State's Kendle Moore (3) and Boise State's Alex Hobbs (34) struggle for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Colorado State's Adam Thistlewood (31) drives past Boise State's Roderick Williams (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Colorado State's Nico Carvacho (32) defends as Boise State's Zach Haney (11) passes during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Colorado State's J.D. Paige shoots against Boise State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Colorado State's J.D. Paige shoots over Boise State's Alex Hobbs during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Boise State head coach Leon Rice instructs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in the Mountain West Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Boise State's Derrick Alston reacts after dunking the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in the Mountain West Conference tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Zach Haney had 16 points and seven rebounds and Derrick Alston posted 17 points as Boise State defeated Colorado State 66-57 in the first round of the Mountain West Conference tournament on Wednesday.

Alex Hobbs had 12 points for Boise State (13-19). Marcus Dickinson added 10 points.

Justinian Jessup scored six points despite leading the Broncos in scoring coming into the matchup with 14 points per game. He shot 0 of 5 from behind the arc.

J.D. Paige had 25 points for the Rams (12-20). Nico Carvacho added 12 points.

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