Chandler Hutchison’s 3-point attempt from the left elbow bounced off the back of the rim, giving Utah State a 78-75 upset of Boise State in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Tournament on Thursday at Thomas & Mack.
The Broncos (23-8) led 73-70 with 2:28 to play, but Koby McEwen and Sam Merrill each hit key 3-pointers in the final 2 minutes to propel the No. 7 Aggies to an upset of the No. 2 Broncos.
It is the third straight season the Broncos have lost in the Mountain West quarterfinals.
Lexus Williams led Boise State with a career-high 24 points, five assists, four rebounds and two steals.