Wyoming Holds Off Boise State

Saturday, January 28

Boise, Idaho

2 p.m. MT

Boise State

9-13,4-5Mountain West

Wyoming

14-7,7-3Mountain West

Wyoming

Boise St.

1/28/2023 4:38:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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BOISE, Idaho – Despite a 12-point performance from Tatum Thompson off the bench, Boise State lost to Wyoming on Saturday in ExtraMile Arena, 69-62.

The Broncos (9-13, 4-5 MW) scored the first five points of the game, but the Cowgirls (14-7, 7-3) responded with a 15-4 run to take an early first quarter lead. Natalie Pasco weathered the storm, scoring five straight points and Boise State trailed Wyoming 20-16 after the first period.

The Cowgirls held the Broncos scoreless through five minutes of the second quarter to snag an 11-point lead, but Boise State wouldn't back down. Abby Muse and Allie Hueckman combined for eight points as the Broncos entered the locker room trailing 38-33.

The third quarter belonged to Thompson, who scored eight points in the quarter for Boise State as the squad stormed back to take a 53-50 advantage entering the final period. The Cowgirls locked up defensively, holding the Broncos to just 14.3% shooting in the fourth quarter as Wyoming secured the victory.

Top Broncos

- Tatum Thompson recorded 12 points, six rebounds and two steals during the game.
- Abby Muse finished with 12 points, four rebounds and two steals.
- Natalie Pasco scored 10 points off the bench, shooting 3-of-5 from the field and draining both 3-point attempts.
- Mya Hansen hit three 3-pointers to finish with nine points. She also dished out a team-high five assists.

Notables

- Abby Muse passed current assistant coach Heather Sower (511) on the program's all-time career rebound list. Muse ended the game with 513 career rebounds.
- Tatum Thompson recorded career-highs in points (12) and rebounds (6). The freshman scored 10 of her 12 points in the second half.
- Mya Hansen knocked down three triples during the game, marking the third time this season the freshman has hit three or more 3-pointers in a single game.
- Abby Muse has now scored in double figures 10 times on the season while Natalie Pasco has reached double figures eight times.
- Thirty five of the team's 62 points were scored off the bench.

Quotables

"I thought all of our freshmen were outstanding. They did a nice job for us. We have to find a way to get a win when we can. We're going to keep learning and keep building." – head coach Gordy Presnell

What's Next

Boise State will conclude its three-game homestand, Monday, with a game against San Diego State. The game will tip off at 6:30 p.m. MT in ExtraMile Arena.