Fresno State takes on Boise State after Holland's 22-point showing

Published Jan. 27, 2022 2:02 a.m. ET
Associated Press

Boise State Broncos (16-4, 7-0 MWC) at Fresno State Bulldogs (14-5, 4-2 MWC)

Fresno, California; Friday, 11 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Fresno State hosts the Boise State Broncos after Anthony Holland scored 22 points in Fresno State's 65-60 win against the New Mexico Lobos.

The Bulldogs have gone 9-0 at home. Fresno State ranks third in the MWC with 8.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Orlando Robinson averaging 3.0.

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The Broncos are 7-0 in MWC play. Boise State ranks sixth in the MWC scoring 29.3 points per game in the paint led by Abu Kigab averaging 7.5.

The teams square off for the 10th time in conference play this season. The Broncos won the last meeting 65-55 on Dec. 29. Marcus Shaver Jr. scored 18 points to help lead the Broncos to the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Isaiah Hill is averaging 9.2 points for the Bulldogs. Robinson is averaging 12.7 points over the last 10 games for Fresno State.

Kigab is averaging 13.3 points and 6.6 rebounds for the Broncos. Shaver is averaging 8.9 points over the last 10 games for Boise State.

LAST 10 GAMES: Bulldogs: 7-3, averaging 67.1 points, 31.0 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 7.0 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 58.4 points per game.

Broncos: 10-0, averaging 67.9 points, 34.7 rebounds, 9.5 assists, 5.2 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 57.4 points.

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