SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — In a game that defied regulation, overtime, and even a second extra period, the San Diego State Aztecs finally outlasted the Boise State Broncos 110-107 in a triple-overtime Mountain West Conference men’s basketball marathon on Saturday night at a raucous Viejas Arena.

The contest, witnessed by 10,295 fans, was a tale of two halves that spiraled into a 15-minute war of attrition, ultimately decided by clutch free throws and a critical defensive stop in the final seconds of the third overtime.

The most important part of the game was the Aztecs’ collective resilience in the final overtime period. After both teams scored 14 points in the first overtime and matched each other with just five points in a grinding second overtime, San Diego State found an extra gear in the third. Trailing 107-105, the Aztecs strung together a decisive 5-0 run. Miles Heide, who played a pivotal role inside all night, converted a layup off an assist from Miles Byrd to tie the game with 1:17 left. Then, after Boise State’s Javan Buchanan split a pair of free throws, San Diego State’s Elzie Harrington was fouled and calmly sank two free throws with 12 seconds remaining to give the Aztecs a 109-108 lead.

On the ensuing possession, Boise State’s Andrew Meadow, who had carried a massive load for 51 minutes, missed a potential game-winning three-pointer. San Diego State’s BJ Davis secured the defensive rebound, was fouled, and made one of two free throws to extend the lead to three. The Broncos’ last-gasp attempt to force a fourth overtime failed, sealing a monumental victory for the home team.

The game’s foundation was laid by a stunning role reversal in the first two halves. San Diego State dominated the opening period, shooting efficiently inside to build a 50-29 lead at the break. The Aztecs scored 50 points in the paint for the game, exploiting their size advantage early.

The second half was a complete inversion, as Boise State mounted a furious comeback. The Broncos, led by the heroic efforts of Buchanan and Meadow, erased the 21-point deficit with a 50-point second-half outburst, outscoring San Diego State by that same margin to send the game to overtime tied at 79. The Broncos’ surge was fueled by improved perimeter shooting and relentless defense, forcing the Aztecs into uncharacteristic mistakes.

Key performances defined the epic. For San Diego State, guard BJ Davis of Modesto, California, was the top star, delivering 22 points and six assists in 40 minutes, including crucial plays in the overtimes. He was supported by a balanced attack: Elzie Harrington of Long Beach scored 20 points, Reese Dixon-Waters, also of Long Beach, added 16 points and six assists, and Miles Byrd of Stockton contributed 13 points, two blocks, and key defensive plays.

Boise State’s effort was spearheaded by Javan Buchanan of Lafayette, Indiana, who poured in 29 points and dished out six assists in 41 minutes. Andrew Meadow of Santa Clarita, California, was a tower of endurance, playing 51 minutes and scoring 25 points. Dylan Andrews of Gardena, California, added 16 points and six assists, while Drew Fielder of Boise, Idaho, chipped in 16 points.

Statistically, the game was a study in contrasts. San Diego State’s efficiency proved decisive; they shot 53.4% from the field (39 of 73) and 45.8% from three-point range (11 of 24). Boise State, taking more shots, finished at 41.8% (33 of 79) and 33.3% from deep (14 of 42). The Aztecs also won the turnover battle, committing 14 to Boise State’s 16, and converting those into 21 points. Both teams struggled at the line at times, with San Diego State making 21 of 32 and Boise State 27 of 31.

The victory improved San Diego State’s record to 9-4 overall, while Boise State fell to 9-5. Both teams now look ahead to a packed conference schedule. The Aztecs travel to face Nevada on Tuesday, while the Broncos return home to host Grand Canyon on Wednesday.

This triple-overtime thriller, exceeding the pregame projections that favored San Diego State, immediately etched itself into the lore of the Mountain West rivalry, a 55-minute testament to endurance, strategy, and the thin margins that separate victory from defeat in conference play.