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San Diego State's NCAA Hopes Dwindle After Boise Loss

3/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

San Diego State's NCAA Tournament hopes took a hit after an 86-77 loss to Boise State.
Drew Fielder led Boise State with 33 points.
Miles Byrd was limited by a knee injury.
The loss is San Diego State's fourth in five games, jeopardizing their Mountain West title chase and NCAA berth.
They now must win the Mountain West tournament to secure an automatic bid and face a challenging path.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Tournament marked a pivotal expansion to 64 teams, enhancing competition and visibility for college basketball. Villanova's shocking victory over Georgetown in the championship game exemplified this shift, as it became one of the biggest upsets in tournament history. This evolution underscores the increasing pressure on teams, like San Diego State, to excel in conference tournaments for NCAA berths.

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Story summary

San Diego State's NCAA Tournament hopes took a hit after an 86-77 loss to Boise State.
Drew Fielder led Boise State with 33 points.
Miles Byrd was limited by a knee injury.
The loss is San Diego State's fourth in five games, jeopardizing their Mountain West title chase and NCAA berth.
They now must win the Mountain West tournament to secure an automatic bid and face a challenging path.

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