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Photo by: Boise State University
Broncos Surge Past Lobos
2/22/2020 6:02:00 PM | Women's Basketball
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -Â A 52-30 second half margin and a season-high 95 points in Saturday's 95-76 win at New Mexico may just have everyone convinced that Boise State is in the midst of another of its patented late-season runs.
Five Broncos scored in double figures for the second-straight game, point guard Jayde Christopher notched her second double-double in as many games with 14 points and 10 assists, and A'Shanti Coleman and Riley Lupfer finished with 20 points apiece in Boise State's fourth-straight win.
With a win in its regular-season finale Monday night against UNLV, Boise State (20-9, 12-5 MW) can clinch the No. 2 seed at March 1-4's Mountain West Tournament. The Broncos on Saturday also notched their fourth-straight 20-win season, and fifth in the last six years.
"I thought we struggled throughout the year with maintaining leads and sustaining that down the stretch, and I thought today was the best we've played down the stretch," said Boise State head coach Gordy Presnell. "Our seniors have never won in The Pit, and I thought they were all fired up going in. Everyone contributed, it was just a really good game for the Broncos."Â Â Â
Trailing 46-43 at the break, Lupfer started the second-half push with a 3-pointer 13 seconds in, and another just over a minute later to put Boise State ahead, 53-50, and prompt a New Mexico timeout. The Broncos opened the second half 6-for-7 from the field, maintaining the three-point lead at 57-54, before taking off.
New Mexico (14-15, 5-11 MW) went just 4-for-14 and scored just 12 points over the final 7:30 of the third quarter, while the Broncos surged in the opposite direction, going 7-for-12 from the field and outscoring the Lobos, 16-12, over the span.
Buckets from Ahlise Hurst and Jordan Hosey pulled the Lobos to within a point at 71-70 to start the fourth quarter, but Boise State quickly slammed the lid on any hopes, as Christopher scored five-straight points during a 14-2 run which put the Broncos firmly in control at 85-72 with 6:17 to play.
The lead got to as many as 22 following a 3-pointer from Lupfer, who finished 6-for-10 from deep, a bucket by Coleman, and another triple from Christopher, putting the Broncos up, 95-73, with just over a minute to go. On the defensive end, the Broncos held New Mexico to 4-for-21 shooting during the fourth quarter.
Braydey Hodgins (13 points) and Jade Loville (10) rounded out the Bronco quintet scoring in double figures, while Ellie Woerner went 3-for-3 for eight points with five rebounds off the bench.
"We have a lot of different pieces and now we're able to put them together. Any given night can be different; A'Shanti can go off, Riley can go off, Braydey can go off. So, you never really know," Christopher said. Â
Hurst led New Mexico with 23 points on 7-for-17 shooting, while Hosey and Aisia Robertson each had 15. The Lobos opened the game 9-for-12 from the field before cooling off, as the Broncos were able to stay within range throughout the first half as New Mexico leveled out.
Five Broncos scored in double figures for the second-straight game, point guard Jayde Christopher notched her second double-double in as many games with 14 points and 10 assists, and A'Shanti Coleman and Riley Lupfer finished with 20 points apiece in Boise State's fourth-straight win.
With a win in its regular-season finale Monday night against UNLV, Boise State (20-9, 12-5 MW) can clinch the No. 2 seed at March 1-4's Mountain West Tournament. The Broncos on Saturday also notched their fourth-straight 20-win season, and fifth in the last six years.
"I thought we struggled throughout the year with maintaining leads and sustaining that down the stretch, and I thought today was the best we've played down the stretch," said Boise State head coach Gordy Presnell. "Our seniors have never won in The Pit, and I thought they were all fired up going in. Everyone contributed, it was just a really good game for the Broncos."Â Â Â
Trailing 46-43 at the break, Lupfer started the second-half push with a 3-pointer 13 seconds in, and another just over a minute later to put Boise State ahead, 53-50, and prompt a New Mexico timeout. The Broncos opened the second half 6-for-7 from the field, maintaining the three-point lead at 57-54, before taking off.
Riley Lupfer has had enough.
— Boise State WBB (@BroncoSportsWBB) February 22, 2020
Her fourth 3 of the game, and second of the half, puts the Broncos in front, 53-50!#BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/DC7st9jSd6
New Mexico (14-15, 5-11 MW) went just 4-for-14 and scored just 12 points over the final 7:30 of the third quarter, while the Broncos surged in the opposite direction, going 7-for-12 from the field and outscoring the Lobos, 16-12, over the span.
Buckets from Ahlise Hurst and Jordan Hosey pulled the Lobos to within a point at 71-70 to start the fourth quarter, but Boise State quickly slammed the lid on any hopes, as Christopher scored five-straight points during a 14-2 run which put the Broncos firmly in control at 85-72 with 6:17 to play.
Daring @jookieee23 to drive?
— Boise State WBB (@BroncoSportsWBB) February 22, 2020
That won't end well.#BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/eg3bSsClh4
The lead got to as many as 22 following a 3-pointer from Lupfer, who finished 6-for-10 from deep, a bucket by Coleman, and another triple from Christopher, putting the Broncos up, 95-73, with just over a minute to go. On the defensive end, the Broncos held New Mexico to 4-for-21 shooting during the fourth quarter.
Braydey Hodgins (13 points) and Jade Loville (10) rounded out the Bronco quintet scoring in double figures, while Ellie Woerner went 3-for-3 for eight points with five rebounds off the bench.
"We have a lot of different pieces and now we're able to put them together. Any given night can be different; A'Shanti can go off, Riley can go off, Braydey can go off. So, you never really know," Christopher said. Â
Hurst led New Mexico with 23 points on 7-for-17 shooting, while Hosey and Aisia Robertson each had 15. The Lobos opened the game 9-for-12 from the field before cooling off, as the Broncos were able to stay within range throughout the first half as New Mexico leveled out.
Team Stats
Boise
UNM
FG%
.549
.360
3FG%
.391
.333
FT%
.667
.652
RB
45
42
TO
7
8
STL
3
3
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
7
3FGM
6
FTM
0
Pts
20
FGM
9
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
14
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Players Mentioned
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