The Boise State Broncos were not expecting a big challenge from the Loyola Marymount Lions for the Broncos' last tuneup before Oregon.
But they certainly got one.
The three ball. Boise State had to live on them in the first half. Going 7-14 in the first half allowed the Broncos to keep up with a Loyola Marymount team that played physical and dominated the glass. Frustrations were plentiful from the Broncos as Lions were able to get Nick Duncan and Mikey Thompson in foul trouble early.
The Broncos never led by more than six, but had the lead for most of the half.