Colorado State Rams @ Boise State Broncos
Nique Clifford scores career-high 36 to lead Colorado State over Boise State 83-73
BOISE, Idaho -- — Nique Clifford scored a career-high 36 points to lead Colorado State past Boise State 83-73 on Friday night in a Mountain West Conference regular-season finale.
Clifford shot 13 for 18 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Rams (22-9, 16-4), who finished second to New Mexico in earning the No. 2 seed. Colorado State earns a bye into Thursday's quarterfinals.
Kyan Evans added 14 points and Jalen Lake scored 11 as the Rams upped their win streak to seven.
Andrew Meadow led the Broncos (22-9, 14-6) with 22 points and six rebounds. Alvaro Cardenas totaled 18 points, six rebounds and eight assists. Tyson Degenhart added 15 points and nine rebounds as the Broncos saw a five-game win streak end.
Clifford had 13 points in the first half of a 34-all tie.
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Game Information
Boise, ID

Referee:Mike Littlewood
Referee:Verne Harris
Referee:Amy Bonner

2025-26 Standings
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 4-0 | - | 13-1 |
| San Diego State | 4-0 | - | 10-4 |
| New Mexico | 3-1 | 1 | 12-3 |
| Nevada | 3-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| Grand Canyon | 2-1 | 1.5 | 9-5 |
| UNLV | 2-1 | 1.5 | 7-7 |
| Wyoming | 2-2 | 2 | 11-4 |
| Colorado State | 1-3 | 3 | 10-5 |
| Boise State | 1-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Fresno State | 1-3 | 3 | 7-8 |
| San José State | 0-4 | 4 | 5-10 |
| Air Force | 0-4 | 4 | 3-12 |
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