However, a 69-56 loss to Colorado State in the conference championship on Saturday caused Lunardi to drop the Broncos, making them the first team to miss the tournament. The Rams automatically qualified for March Madness and were awarded the 12 seed in the West Region.

The Boise State men’s basketball team had a chance to secure its spot in the NCAA Tournament Saturday afternoon against Colorado State. But the red-hot Rams (25

Boise State was not featured on Sunday’s NCAA Tournament selection show and will miss out on the tournament. The Broncos (24-10) lost to Colorado State (25-9) on Saturday in the Mountain West Championship, losing 69-56. Colorado State is the 12 seed in the West Region and will play No. 5 Memphis in the first round.