Broncos Overcome Bulldogs

Saturday, February 4

Fresno, Calif.

3 p.m. MT

Boise State

12-13,7-5Mountain West

Fresno State

8-17,1-11Mountain West

Boise St.

Fresno St.

Photo by: Tyler McFarland

2/4/2023 6:16:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

FRESNO, Calif. – Boise State won its third consecutive game, defeating Fresno State 66-61, Saturday, in the Save Mart Center.

After the Bulldogs (8-17, 1-11 MW) jumped out to an early 9-4 lead, Abby Muse went to work for the Broncos (12-13, 7-5 MW). The junior scored six points as Boise State ended the first quarter on a 14-2 run to take a seven-point lead into the second period. Both teams proceeded to hit a scoring drought, combining to shoot 24% in the second quarter as the Broncos led 27-20 at the break.

Fresno State started the second half on a 17-5 run to retake the lead midway through the quarter. Boise State responded with its own 8-0 run, snagging the lead back, but a three-point buzzer-beater from Franka Wittenberg gave the Bulldogs a 46-44 lead entering the final period.

Boise State took back the lead at the 7:37 mark and extended the lead to four with 3:53 to go. Fresno State tied the game at 58 a minute later, but Muse scored in the post on the ensuing possession to give the Broncos a two-point lead. Mary Kay Naro came up clutch defensively, recording a steal with 39 seconds and drawing a foul, hitting 1-of-2 free throws to extend the lead to three. Fresno State's Imani Lacy was fouled on the next possession, making 1-of-2. Boise State sealed the game from the free throw line, making 5-of-6 down the stretch to take the victory.

Top Broncos

- Abby Muse recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds on the night.
- Tatum Thompson scored 13 points off the bench. The freshman pulled down four rebounds and dished out two assists.
- Natalie Pasco shot 3-of-3 from the field and 5-of-6 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points.
- Mary Kay Naro finished with nine points, five assists, three rebounds and two steals.

Notables

- Abby Muse recorded a double-double for the second straight game. The junior has recorded six this season and 18 in her career.
- Tatum Thompson scored a career-high 13 points in the win.
- The Broncos dominated the paint, outscoring the Bulldogs down low 27-11.
- Boise State's bench outscored Fresno State's 27-11

Quotables

"It feels good to be on a three-game winning streak. It's been a great road trip. When you win on the road it's a lot of fun. I was pleased with our performance and we are clearly getting better." – head coach Gordy Presnell