Byrd scores 22 points as San Diego State beats Boise State 76-68

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Miles Byrd had 22 points in San Diego State’s 76-68 win over Boise State on Saturday night.

Byrd shot 8 of 15 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 7 from the line for the Aztecs (9-3, 2-1 Mountain West Conference). Taj DeGourville added 13 points while shooting 4 of 7 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line while they also had six rebounds. Jared Jones finished 4 of 10 from the field to finish with nine points.

The Broncos (11-4, 3-1) were led in scoring by Chris Lockett Jr., who finished with 16 points. Andrew Meadow added 14 points for Boise State. Julian Bowie finished with 10 points. The loss ended a five-game winning streak for the Broncos.

San Diego State entered halftime up 33-32. Byrd paced the team in scoring in the first half with 14 points. Miles Heide’s layup with 12:25 left in the second half gave San Diego State the lead for good at 49-47.

San Diego State’s next game is Wednesday against Air Force at home. Boise State hosts UNLV on Tuesday.

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