Wednesday, January 2
Laramie, Wyo.
7 PM MT
Boise State
6-8, 1-0MW
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55
Wyoming
4-10, 0-1MW
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Boise State
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Wyoming
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Broncos Open MW Play With 69-55 Road Win In Laramie
1/2/2019 9:51:00 PM | Men's Basketball
LARAMIE, Wyo. - The Broncos played a complete game at 7,220 feet, gradually pulling away from the Cowboys and winning 69-55 Wednesday night in Laramie at the Arena-Auditorium. Alex Hobbs played a well-rounded game with 17 points to go with seven rebounds, six assists and two steals – all of which were team highs.
Justinian Jessup was exceptional, as well, netting 14 points thanks to a 4-of-7 effort from behind the arc. Boise State is now 4-1 this season in games where Jessup knocks down four or more 3-pointers. Derrick Alston also made it into double figures with 10 points.
The Broncos held Wyoming to 35.0 percent shooting from the field (14-of-40) – the second-lowest field goal percentage for a Bronco opponent this season. The main key to the victory was Boise State's defensive effort against the Mountain West's leading scorer, Justin James. James scored a season-low seven points and was 1-of-14 from the field.
The other big factor in the win was the Broncos' ability to take care of the ball, as they committed a season-low six turnovers.
Boise State had the 33-22 lead at the half. The 11-point halftime advantage was the team's largest halftime lead so far this season. The Broncos were bolstered by a couple of runs (8-0 and 10-0) in the first 20 minutes to propel the team to win.
Boise State will now return home to Taco Bell Arena and face San Diego State this Saturday, Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. The game will broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
Justinian Jessup was exceptional, as well, netting 14 points thanks to a 4-of-7 effort from behind the arc. Boise State is now 4-1 this season in games where Jessup knocks down four or more 3-pointers. Derrick Alston also made it into double figures with 10 points.
The Broncos held Wyoming to 35.0 percent shooting from the field (14-of-40) – the second-lowest field goal percentage for a Bronco opponent this season. The main key to the victory was Boise State's defensive effort against the Mountain West's leading scorer, Justin James. James scored a season-low seven points and was 1-of-14 from the field.
The other big factor in the win was the Broncos' ability to take care of the ball, as they committed a season-low six turnovers.
Boise State had the 33-22 lead at the half. The 11-point halftime advantage was the team's largest halftime lead so far this season. The Broncos were bolstered by a couple of runs (8-0 and 10-0) in the first 20 minutes to propel the team to win.
Boise State will now return home to Taco Bell Arena and face San Diego State this Saturday, Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. The game will broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
Team Stats
BSU
WY
FG%
.424
.350
3FG%
.308
.375
FT%
.733
.875
RB
33
30
TO
6
15
STL
8
2
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
4
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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