The 1969–70

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team represented

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in the 1969–70 NCAA College Division

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season. The Broncos were led by fifth-year head coach Murray Satterfield and played their home games on campus at the Bronco Gym in

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. They gained an invitation to the 32-team College Division tournament (now Division II), but lost to California–Riverside in the first round at

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, then defeated Sacramento State in the consolation game for third place. It was Boise State's final season before joining the

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, which was in the University Division for basketball. Bus Connor was in his second season as a Bronco assistant coach; he was promoted to head coach in

Postseason results

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References

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