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Boise State Ends 14-Year NCAA Drought

Broncos outlast New Mexico State in wild 3 OT WAC final

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted Mar 16, 2008 12:29 PM CDT

(Newser) – It took triple overtime, but Boise State's wait to return to the NCAA Tournament is finally over, reports the Associated Press. Reggie Larry scored 31 points and Matt Nelson had 26 as the Broncos beat New Mexico State 107-102 last night to win the WAC... Read full story »

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Boise State Ends 14-Year NCAA Drought

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