Broncos Power Past Yotes in Regular Season Opener

Monday, November 6

Boise, Idaho

6:30 p.m. MT

Boise State

1-0,0-0Mountain West

College of Idaho

0-1

Col. of Idaho

Boise St.

11/6/2023 9:52:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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BOISE, Idaho – Boise State opened its 2023-24 regular season with a 77-35 victory over College of Idaho, Monday, in ExtraMile Arena.

The Broncos (1-0) opened the game with stout defense as the Yotes (0-4) shot only 20% from the field in the opening period. The potent defensive start allowed Boise State to jump out to a 19-8 first quarter lead.

Dani Bayes and Mya Hansen opened the second quarter with back-to-back 3-pointers, spurring a 10-0 Bronco run to extend the lead past 20 points. Boise State hit four shots from beyond the arc in the quarter as it took a 43-16 lead into the locker room.

Natalie Pasco scored the first seven points of the second half, jump starting an 11-0 Bronco run. Trista Hull added six points in the third quarter as Boise State continued to stretch its lead. The Broncos outscored the Yotes 34-19 in the second half to solidify the win.

Top Broncos

- Natalie Pasco led the Broncos with 12 points. The sophomore shot 5-of-10 from the floor, including hitting two of her three attempts from deep.
- Alyssa Christensen was a perfect 4-of-4 from the field, finishing with 10 points on the night. The junior made both of her 3-point attempts.
- Dani Bayes added 10 points off the bench.
- Trista Hull recorded eight points and pulled down seven rebounds. The junior also blocked two shots.

Notables

- The Broncos held College of Idaho to 19.4% shooting from the field, the fifth-lowest in program history.
- Boise State only allowed 35 points on the night, the lowest total since last year's team held Evergreen State to 31 points.
- The Broncos' bench outscored College of Idaho's bench 43-23.

What's Next

Boise State hosts Weber State on Monday, Nov. 13 at ExtraMile Arena. The opening tip is slated for 6:30 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on the MW Network and 670 KBOI AM.