Clifford Scores 24, Colorado State Hits Record 12 3S to Beat Boise State 69–56 in MWC Championship

Colorado State players celebrate after defeating Boise State in an NCAA college basketball championship game at the Mountain West Conference tournament Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Las Vegas. John Locher/AP Photo

LAS VEGAS—Nique Clifford scored 24 points and No. 2 seed Colorado State made a Mountain West Championship Tournament-record 12 3s and beat fifth-seeded Boise State 69–56 on Saturday night for its first title since 2003.

Colorado State (25–9) will make its second straight NCAA Tournament appearance on a 10-game win streak.