Thursday, November 21
San Francisco, Calif.
5 p.m. MT
Boise State
5-0,0-0Mountain West
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Broncos Outlast San Francisco
11/21/2024 7:58:00 PM | Women's Basketball
SAN FRANCISCO – Boise State pulled out a thrilling 59-57 victory over San Francisco, Thursday. The win gives the Broncos their ninth 5-0 start to a season in program history and the fifth under head coach Gordy Presnell.
Leading 57-55 with under a minute remaining, Dani Bayes made a floater to put the Broncos (5-0) up four. San Francisco's Debora dos Santos drew a foul on the other end, making 1-of-2 free throw attempts to pull the Dons (2-3) within one possession.
After a Bronco turnover on the offensive end, the Dons again went to the free throw line down three with nine seconds left. Lorena Barbosa made her first attempt but missed her second, with San Francisco gathering the offensive rebound in the scrum for the rebound. The Dons were unable to get a shot off, allowing Boise State to pull off the victory.
Tatum Thompson scored a team-high 12 points and pulled down eight rebounds in the win. Mary Kay Naro added 11 points and six rebounds, while Bayes netted 10 points.
The Dons led for a large majority of the first half, jumping out to a quick 7-2 lead. Elodie Lalotte scored back-to-back baskets to cut the lead to one, but San Francisco responded with an 8-0 run and took a 15-10 lead into the second quarter.
With just under three minutes remaining in the half, Naro drilled a 3-pointer to give Boise State its first lead of the game, 25-23. The two teams exchanged leads three times over the remainder of the quarter, with San Francisco converting a layup with nine seconds left to take a 30-29 advantage into the locker room.
Boise State opened the second half with a 6-0 spurt, but San Francisco managed to cut the advantage to one midway through the third frame. Boise State stretched its lead back to five, but the Dons made two baskets at the end of the third quarter to trail 45-44 entering the final quarter.
After San Francisco briefly took a lead, Boise State went on a 7-0 run, including Naro's third 3-pointer of the evening. The Dons wouldn't back down, cutting the Bronco lead down to one with 3:03. Bayes made the only field goal from that point on as Boise State claimed the victory.
Top Broncos
- Tatum Thompson recorded team-highs in both points (12) and rebounds (8). The junior added two blocks and two steals in the victory.
- Mary Kay Naro was a perfect 3-of-3 from beyond the arc, finishing with 11 points. She added six rebounds and a pair of steals.
- Dani Bayes recorded 10 points and four rebounds.
- Elodie Lalotte scored eight of her nine points in the first half.
- Mya Hansen finished with eight points and three rebounds.
Notables
- Boise State has started 5-0 for the ninth time in program history and the fifth time under head coach Gordy Presnell. The Broncos last achieved a 5-0 start in the 2020-21 season.
- Presnell picked up his 250th win since joining the Mountain West. Presnell has the fourth-most wins in MW history and the most of any active coach and trails Don Flanagan (New Mexico), who sits in third place with 258 total victories.
- Mary Kay Naro drilled a trio of 3-pointers in the contest for the first time since Feb. 12, 2022 as a sophomore against Utah State. Naro had recorded six games in her career with three or more 3-pointers.
- Naro eclipsed 700 career points in the contest, finishing the game with 708.
- Tatum Thompson has scored in double figures in three-straight contests.
- San Francisco turned the ball over 21 times in the game, marking the third time this season Boise State has forced an opponent into 20+ turnovers.
What's Next
Boise State's next contest will be against Weber State on Sunday, Nov. 24 in ExtraMile Arena. The Broncos will tip off at 2 p.m. MT with the matchup airing live on the MW Network and 670 KBOI AM.
Leading 57-55 with under a minute remaining, Dani Bayes made a floater to put the Broncos (5-0) up four. San Francisco's Debora dos Santos drew a foul on the other end, making 1-of-2 free throw attempts to pull the Dons (2-3) within one possession.
After a Bronco turnover on the offensive end, the Dons again went to the free throw line down three with nine seconds left. Lorena Barbosa made her first attempt but missed her second, with San Francisco gathering the offensive rebound in the scrum for the rebound. The Dons were unable to get a shot off, allowing Boise State to pull off the victory.
Tatum Thompson scored a team-high 12 points and pulled down eight rebounds in the win. Mary Kay Naro added 11 points and six rebounds, while Bayes netted 10 points.
The Dons led for a large majority of the first half, jumping out to a quick 7-2 lead. Elodie Lalotte scored back-to-back baskets to cut the lead to one, but San Francisco responded with an 8-0 run and took a 15-10 lead into the second quarter.
With just under three minutes remaining in the half, Naro drilled a 3-pointer to give Boise State its first lead of the game, 25-23. The two teams exchanged leads three times over the remainder of the quarter, with San Francisco converting a layup with nine seconds left to take a 30-29 advantage into the locker room.
Boise State opened the second half with a 6-0 spurt, but San Francisco managed to cut the advantage to one midway through the third frame. Boise State stretched its lead back to five, but the Dons made two baskets at the end of the third quarter to trail 45-44 entering the final quarter.
After San Francisco briefly took a lead, Boise State went on a 7-0 run, including Naro's third 3-pointer of the evening. The Dons wouldn't back down, cutting the Bronco lead down to one with 3:03. Bayes made the only field goal from that point on as Boise State claimed the victory.
Top Broncos
- Tatum Thompson recorded team-highs in both points (12) and rebounds (8). The junior added two blocks and two steals in the victory.
- Mary Kay Naro was a perfect 3-of-3 from beyond the arc, finishing with 11 points. She added six rebounds and a pair of steals.
- Dani Bayes recorded 10 points and four rebounds.
- Elodie Lalotte scored eight of her nine points in the first half.
- Mya Hansen finished with eight points and three rebounds.
Notables
- Boise State has started 5-0 for the ninth time in program history and the fifth time under head coach Gordy Presnell. The Broncos last achieved a 5-0 start in the 2020-21 season.
- Presnell picked up his 250th win since joining the Mountain West. Presnell has the fourth-most wins in MW history and the most of any active coach and trails Don Flanagan (New Mexico), who sits in third place with 258 total victories.
- Mary Kay Naro drilled a trio of 3-pointers in the contest for the first time since Feb. 12, 2022 as a sophomore against Utah State. Naro had recorded six games in her career with three or more 3-pointers.
- Naro eclipsed 700 career points in the contest, finishing the game with 708.
- Tatum Thompson has scored in double figures in three-straight contests.
- San Francisco turned the ball over 21 times in the game, marking the third time this season Boise State has forced an opponent into 20+ turnovers.
What's Next
Boise State's next contest will be against Weber State on Sunday, Nov. 24 in ExtraMile Arena. The Broncos will tip off at 2 p.m. MT with the matchup airing live on the MW Network and 670 KBOI AM.
Team Stats
Boise
USF
FG%
.364
.383
3FG%
.313
.333
FT%
.462
.545
RB
38
44
TO
15
21
STL
6
7
Game Leaders
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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