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Boise State vs. George Washington Recap: Broncos Blitz Revolutionaries in 89-59 Statement Win

  • Writer: Skyler Hoops
    Skyler Hoops
  • Mar 31
  • 3 min read

In a fiery first-round clash of The College Basketball Crown, Boise State basketball scorched George Washington with a thunderous 89-59 victory, unleashing a second-half surge that echoed like a battle cry to the NCAA selection committee.

Watch: Boise State vs. George Washington Full Highlights

First Half: The Revolutionaries Spark First—but the Broncos Build Momentum

At the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the George Washington Revolutionaries entered riding their best season since 2016 (21-12), eager to prove they belonged among the postseason elite. In the opening minutes, they brought the fire.

A swift 9-3 start from the Revolutionaries had Boise State reeling, but only briefly. Like a seasoned warrior sizing up his opponent, the Broncos regrouped and struck back. Tyson Degenhart, the relentless spearhead, stayed quiet early, but Boise State’s depth came alive.

Javan Buchanan was the unexpected spark off the bench, pouring in eight first-half points, including a powerful dunk that lit the fuse for the Broncos' rise. With 5:00 left in the half, Boise State claimed its first lead and never looked back, entering halftime ahead 32-26. The scoreboard barely hinted at the storm that was about to be unleashed.


Second Half: Degenhart Awakens—Boise State Ignites 25-7 Run

Then came the surge. The second half wasn’t just basketball, it was a full-blown supernova.

Tyson Degenhart activated his final form. He dropped 19 points on a sizzling 8-of-12 shooting, including a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc. And these weren’t casual buckets—these were daggers, momentum-killers, clutch bursts of energy that sent the Revolutionaries spiraling.

Halfway through the second frame, Boise State launched a decisive 25-7 run, powered by bench plays, perimeter shooting, and suffocating defense. RJ Keene II added his own highlight with a put-back and-one that sent the Boise bench into a frenzy.

Pearson Carmichael turned in a two-way masterclass: 15 points, three assist, and a mind-blowing six steals, carving through passing lanes with precision.

With every turnover, the Revolutionaries grew more rattled. Boise State turned 22 GW turnovers into 27 points, unleashing a transition offense that simply couldn’t be stopped.


MVP of the Night: Tyson Degenhart’s Precision Strikes

With every pull-up three, every defensive rotation, and every calculated drive, Tyson Degenhart reminded the world why he’s the heart of this squad.

His final line: 19 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals in 32 minutes of command. He now sits just 10 points shy of the illustrious 2,000 career points milestone.

But he wasn’t alone on the battlefield, five Broncos hit double figures:

  • Pearson Carmichael – 15 pts, 6 stl

  • Andrew Meadow – 15 pts, 3 reb

  • Javan Buchanan – 11 pts off the bench

  • Julian Bowie – 10 pts, 3 reb


What This Win Means: The Selection Committee’s Wake-Up Call

Left out of the NCAA Tournament, the Broncos turned heartbreak into hunger. This wasn’t just a win, it was a message. A resounding, thunderous one.

Boise State now advances in The Crown tournament with their heads high and momentum at their backs. The fire has been reignited, the mission clear: prove they were wrong to be overlooked, and make every game a reckoning.


Final Stats Snapshot: The Tale of Total Domination

  • Field Goals: Boise State 50% (36-72) | George Washington 41.7% (20-48)

  • 3PT Shooting: Boise State 36% (9-25) | GW 30.8% (8-26)

  • Turnovers: GW 22 | Boise State 9

  • Points Off Turnovers: Boise State 27 | GW 5

  • Rebounds: Boise State 37 | GW 29


Stat Spotlight: Tyson Degenhart's Chase for 2,000 Points

Few tales in college basketball capture the essence of dedication and impact like Tyson Degenhart's. With 1,990 career points after Monday's win, he is just 10 points away from becoming the first player in Boise State history to cross the 2,000-point threshold.

The senior forward already holds the program's all-time scoring record, surpassing Tanoka Beard's mark of 1,994. Degenhart has averaged 17.9 points per game this season and has been a constant force since earning Mountain West Freshman of the Year honors. With every bucket, he continues to cement his legacy among the all-time greats in Boise State history.

Each game from here on isn’t just a postseason opportunity, it’s a front-row seat to history.


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