BOISE, Idaho (Interstat) — Drew Fielder scored 20 points and Boise State used a dominant second-half surge to pull away from San Jose State for an 84-69 victory in Mountain West Conference men’s basketball on Saturday afternoon at Taco Bell Arena.

A crowd of 10,761 watched the Broncos improve to 16-11 overall and bolster their postseason resume, while the Spartans fell to 7-20.

The game’s pivotal stretch arrived early in the second half. Leading 36-31 at halftime, Boise State opened the period on a 14-4 run to establish a double-digit advantage it would never relinquish. The Broncos’ offense, which shot 48% from the field after halftime, consistently found seams against the Spartan defense, while their own defensive pressure limited San Jose State’s opportunities.

Fielder, a 6-foot-11 sophomore from Boise, was the catalyst, efficiently scoring his 20 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the field in just 26 minutes. He added five rebounds, two assists and two blocks, anchoring the paint for the Broncos. His performance inside, including several key baskets during the decisive run, proved too much for San Jose State to counter.

Adrian Myers led all scorers with 23 points for San Jose State, playing all 40 minutes and adding eight rebounds. Backcourt mate Colby Garland also went the distance, contributing 22 points and five assists. The duo combined for 45 of the Spartans’ 69 points, but received limited support elsewhere.

Boise State’s offensive balance overwhelmed the Spartans. Andrew Meadow scored 16 points, Dylan Andrews added 12 points and four assists, and Javan Buchanan chipped in 11 points and seven rebounds. The Broncos outscored San Jose State 42-38 in the paint and 10-5 on fast breaks, showcasing their ability to score in transition and through execution in the half-court.

San Jose State hung tough in a disjointed first half that featured 15 combined turnovers. The Spartans led briefly at 2-0 after an Adrian Myers dunk on the opening possession, but Boise State responded with a 10-0 spurt to take control. The Broncos led by as many as eight in the period, but Garland and Myers kept the Spartans within striking distance, trailing by just five at the break.

Any hope of a road upset was extinguished in the first five minutes of the second half. Fielder scored inside, Andrews hit a three-pointer, and Meadow connected on a turnaround jumper as the Broncos’ lead ballooned to 50-35 with 15 minutes remaining. San Jose State never got closer than nine points the rest of the way, as Boise State methodically maintained its advantage, answering every Spartan basket.

The victory allowed Boise State to sweep the season series, having defeated San Jose State 89-58 in San Jose on Jan. 27. It also provided a bounce-back win after the Broncos dropped a 75-56 decision at Utah State earlier in the week.

For San Jose State, the loss continued a difficult season despite the high-minute heroics of Myers and Garland. The Spartans have lost three of their last four games.

Boise State, which entered the game as a 16-point favorite according to sportsbooks, covered the spread. The total points scored, 153, went under the betting over/under line of 144.5.

The Broncos will look to build on the win when they host Wyoming on Tuesday night. San Jose State continues its road trip with a game at Air Force on Tuesday.