Boise State faces challenge in Oregon State to open NCAAs
(WorldNews Sport)

There`s something somewhat encouraging Boise State can point to when it comes to facing Oregon State in its opening game of the NCAA Tournament: The Broncos beat Washington 73-69 in December at the Husky Classic in Seattle. Washington is the team that eliminated Oregon State 68-67 in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 tournament two weeks ago in Las Vegas - after the Beavers beat the Huskies twice in the regular season. Thirteenth-seeded Boise State (28-4) gets its shot at No. 4 seed Oregon State (24-7) on Saturday at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, a first step in the Albany Regional. The Broncos are making their third straight appearance in the tournament and sixth overall. Boise State has won...