3 keys to Utah State’s 72-62 win over Boise State in the Mountain West tournament semifinals

Boise State Broncos guard Marcus Shaver Jr. (10) ducks under the defense of Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) on his way in for a shot as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Utah State Aggies guard RJ Eytle-Rock (5) questions a charging foul call as Boise State Broncos guard Marcus Shaver Jr. (10) celebrates as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Utah State Aggies guard Max Shulga (11) signals a 3-point make as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Boise State Broncos guard Jace Whiting (15) puts up a shot with Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) trying to defend as they play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Utah State Aggies forward Taylor Funk (23) reacts after fouling Boise State Broncos forward Naje Smith (23) as they play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) questions a referee after a call as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Utah State Aggies head coach Ryan Odom, looks on in frustration after a turnover as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah State won 72-62.

Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) shoots over Boise State Broncos guard Jace Whiting (15) as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah State won 72-62.

Utah State Aggies center Trevin Dorius (32) swipes at the ball during the game as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Boise State Broncos guard Max Rice (12) and Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) chase after the ball after Rice knocked it away from Ashworth as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies guard Sean Bairstow (2) tries to knock the ball away from Boise State Broncos forward Naje Smith (23) and guard Jace Whiting (15) Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies head coach Ryan Odom, questions a call as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies head coach Ryan Odom, lifts his arms as he questions a call as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) gestures to fans after being fouled on a shot as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies head coach Ryan Odom, rests his hands on his head as he questions a call as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Boise State Broncos players watch the action as Utah State Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies forward Dan Akin (30) celebrates after being fouled on a shot as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies guard Max Shulga (11) fouls Boise State Broncos guard Chibuzo Agbo (11) under the basket as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) drives on Boise State Broncos guard Chibuzo Agbo (11) as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) gestures to fans after being fouled on a shot as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) drives the baseline and pushes up a shot as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies guard RJ Eytle-Rock (5) lays up a shot and gets a charging foul called on Boise State Broncos forward Tyson Degenhart (2) as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies forward Dan Akin (30) battles Boise State Broncos forward Naje Smith (23) as he attempts a shot as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies guard RJ Eytle-Rock (5) lays up a shot and gets a charging foul called on Boise State Broncos forward Tyson Degenhart (2) as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies forward Dan Akin (30) battles Boise State Broncos forward Naje Smith (23) as he attempts a shot as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) passes the ball with Boise State Broncos guard Marcus Shaver Jr. (10) trying to catch up as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State players celebrate after a three point make as they and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies fans cheer as the game nears the end as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies forward Dan Akin (30) looks for a call as he hits the floor as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies guard Sean Bairstow (2) brings the ball up court as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies players celebrate after defeating Boise State in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State players celebrate during a timeout as the game nears an end as they and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) celebrates after the Aggies defeated Boise State in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies guard RJ Eytle-Rock (5) celebrates after the Aggies defeated Boise State in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies mascot Big Blue poses for a photo after Utah State defeated Boise State in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies students cheer as the game nears the end as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies players celebrate after defeating Boise State in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,

Utah State Aggies students wave their phone lights as they watch the game between Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Boise State Broncos guard Marcus Shaver Jr. (10) ducks under the defense of Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) on his way in for a shot as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Boise State Broncos forward Naje Smith (23) and Utah State Aggies forward Taylor Funk (23) wrestle for the ball as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah State won 72-62.

Boise State Broncos forward Naje Smith (23) and Utah State Aggies forward Taylor Funk (23) wrestle for the ball as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah State won 72-62.

Utah State Aggies forward Dan Akin (30) works to defend Boise State Broncos center Lukas Milner (25) under the hoop as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah State won 72-62.

Boise State Broncos guard Marcus Shaver Jr. (10) and Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) battle for the ball as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah State won 72-62.

Utah State Aggies forward Dan Akin (30) and guard Sean Bairstow (2) battle Boise State Broncos center Lukas Milner (25) for the rebound as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah State won 72-62.

Boise State Broncos guard Jace Whiting (15) knocks the ball away from Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) as Utah State and Boise State play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah State won 72-62.

Boise State Broncos cheerleaders watch dejected as the game swings into Utah State’s favor as they play in the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament at UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, March 10, 2023. Utah Sate won 72-62,