BOISE, Idaho (Interstat) — A surging Boise State team looks to protect its home court and solidify its position atop the Mountain West when it hosts a resurgent Fresno State squad on Wednesday night.

The Broncos (14-5) have won five of their last six games, including a decisive 76-60 road victory at Utah State last Saturday. Guard Dani Bayes has been a model of consistency during the run, scoring in double figures in six consecutive contests. She is averaging 14.8 points and 3.5 assists over that stretch, providing steady backcourt leadership for a team that has found its rhythm in conference play.

They will face a Fresno State team (9-9) that has won three of its last four, most recently a 54-44 defensive win at Nevada. The Bulldogs are powered by the hot hand of guard Emilia Long, who is averaging 18.5 points over her last four games. Long erupted for 22 points in the win over Nevada and scored 21 in a blowout of Utah State the game prior, establishing herself as one of the league’s most dynamic offensive threats.

The matchup at Taco Bell Arena pits two teams on contrasting trajectories. Boise State has leveraged a stout home-court advantage, going 8-2 in Boise this season. Fresno State, meanwhile, has struggled on the road with a 2-6 record away from home, though its recent win at Nevada signals potential momentum.

Historically, this series has been competitive, adding another layer to the conference showdown. The Broncos will aim to use their defensive pressure to contain Long and disrupt Fresno State’s offense. For the Bulldogs, containing Bayes and finding secondary scoring behind Long will be critical to pulling off the road upset.

Wednesday’s contest is the first of two regular-season meetings between the teams, with the rematch scheduled for Feb. 11 in Fresno, California. The game tips off at 7 p.m. local time.