The No. 5 Boise State women’s basketball team will start its run in the 2026 Credit Union 1 Mountain West Women’s Basketball Championship against No. 12 San Jose State on March 7 at 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The game will be broadcast on the Mountain West Network and 670 KBOI AM.
A Tournament Path
The winner of the Boise State versus San Jose State matchup will advance to the quarterfinals on March 8 at 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time to face No. 4 New Mexico.
Scouting the Competition
San Jose State enters the tournament with a 4-27 overall record and a 2-18 mark in Mountain West play. Their last win came on February 18 against Utah State, 58-56. Despite their record, the Spartans are second in the Mountain West in blocks per game with an average of 3.9. Boise State has historically dominated this series, winning the last seven games and holding a 32-14 all-time record against San Jose State, with a 3-0 record in neutral site contests.
Bronco Strengths
Boise State is led by a core of five starters – Bayes, Hansen, Libby Hutton, Pasco, and Thompson – who have each surpassed 200 points this season. The team is also strong from beyond the arc, leading the Mountain West with a 38.4% three-point field goal percentage. Individually, Pasco leads the conference with 75 three-pointers made and a 44.1% shooting percentage from three.
Coaching and Milestones
Head coach Presnell has accumulated 21 Mountain West tournament wins, second only to New Mexico’s Don Flanagan with 22. This season marks the first time since 2018-19 that the Broncos have secured 14 conference wins, and the first time since 2019-20 they’ve reached 23 overall wins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is at stake in the first round game?
The winner of the Boise State versus San Jose State game will advance to the quarterfinals to play No. 4 New Mexico on March 8 at 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time.
How many 1,000-point scorers does Boise State have on its roster?
Boise State has four active players who have scored over 1,000 points in their careers: Natalie Pasco, Tatum Thompson, Dani Bayes, and Mya Hansen.
What is Boise State’s all-time record against San Jose State?
Boise State holds a 32-14 all-time record against San Jose State.
As Boise State prepares to face San Jose State, what impact will their historical dominance in the series have on their confidence and strategy?
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