Broncos Down Aggies in MRGC Clash

Friday, February 3

Boise. Idaho

7 p.m. MT

Boise State

Utah State

2/3/2023 11:15:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics

BOISE, Idaho – Boise State raised its season-best score for the fourth time in as many meets, defeating Utah State, 196.325-195.675, Friday night at ExtraMile Arena. Trailing 147.325-147.075, the Broncos tallied their highest score of the season on floor to clinch their first victory of 2023.

Boise State achieved a score of 49.250 on floor, surpassing the 49.000 barrier for the first time this year. Sophomores Emma Loyim (9.925) and Elaina McGovern (9.875) led the comeback. Loyim and freshman Brantley Lucas (9.850) earned career-best marks.

The Broncos kicked off the night on vault, capturing a 49.400, the team's highest score on any apparatus this season. The trio of senior Adriana Popp (9.950), and juniors Emily Lopez (9.925) and Courtney Blackson (9.900) swept the event.

For a second-consecutive meet, Blackson and Lopez were the top-two performers on bars, earning a 9.925 and 9.900, respectively.

Quotables

"We had quite a few superstars tonight in [Adriana] Popp and Emma [Loyim] to Courtney [Blackson] and Em Lo! They continue to show up every meet," -head coach Tina Bird
"We are cleaning up our landings and gaining consistency. We can't wait for next week in Logan. Round two!" -Bird
"Dani Nakayama is a new face in the lineups and the growth she has shown over the past year makes me so proud." -Bird
"Brantley's new personal-best floor score was a fun routine to watch, She's been working really hard and it was nice to see her really enjoy performing." -Bird

Top Broncos

Junior Emily Lopez, sophomore Emma Loyim and senior Adriana Popp recorded career-high vaults.
On bars, junior Courtney Blackson tied her career-best mark (9.925) and redshirt sophomore Dani Nakayama posted a career-high 9.725.
Junior Talia Little notched a career-best 9.875 on beam.
Two Broncos registered career highs on floor in Loyim and freshman Brantley Lucas.

Notables

Boise State garnered a season-high total, surpassing the 196.000 threshold for the first time this year.
The Broncos' 49.400 on vault was the team's highest score on any apparatus this season.
Boise State's 49.300 on beam tied its season best.
The Broncos topped the leaderboard in each of the four events. Senior Adriana Popp won both vault and beam, junior Courtney Blackson was victorious on bars and sophomore Emma Loyim collected a win on floor.

What's Next - Boise State visits Logan, Utah, Feb. 10, competing against Utah State for a second-consecutive competition. The Broncos and the Aggies are slated to face off at 7 p.m.