Broncos Rally Past Wolf Pack

Saturday, January 18

Boise, Idaho

2 p.m. MT

Boise State

14-6,4-3Mountain West

Nevada

8-12,3-4Mountain West

Nevada

Boise St.

Photo by: Kenna Harbison

1/18/2025 4:53:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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BOISE, Idaho – Boise State women's basketball overcame a double-digit first-half deficit to take down Nevada, 61-53, Saturday afternoon in ExtraMile Arena.

Trailing 29-19 with 4:10 left in the second period, the Broncos (14-6, 4-3 Mountain West) went on a 20-6 run over the next 10 minutes to take control of the game. After a back-and-forth fourth quarter that featured six lead changes, Dani Bayes converted a corner 3-pointer with just over two minutes remaining to put the Blue and Orange up seven and help seal the victory.

Three Broncos scored in double figures in the win, led by a 14-point performance from Mya Hansen. Natalie Pasco added 12 points and a pair of 3-pointers in the victory, while Tatum Thompson recorded her third consecutive double-double, finishing with 11 points and 12 rebounds.

Hansen and Thompson opened the game aggressively, combining to score the first seven points for Boise State. Nevada overcame five first-quarter turnovers, shooting 60.0% from the floor to take a 19-13 advantage.

The Wolf Pack (8-12, 3-4 MW) extended their lead to 10 midway through the second quarter, but Pasco and Thompson combined to score 12 points in the final four minutes to cut the Nevada lead to 31-29 at intermission.

That Bronco run extended to the second half, with the Blue and Orange jumping out to an 8-2 spurt to take a 37-33 lead at the third quarter break. Nevada stormed back, preventing Boise State from converting a field goal for the remainder of the period until Alyssa Christensen hit a shot at the buzzer to give the squad a 41-38 advantage heading into the final frame.

The Wolf Pack scored back-to-back baskets to retake the lead early, setting off a back-and-forth between the two squads. The contest featured six lead changes in the final quarter, with Boise State making it a two-possession contest with just under five minutes to play. The Broncos got some separation following the corner 3-pointer from Bayes and finished the game 4-of-6 from the free throw line to solidify the victory.

Top Broncos
- Mya Hansen scored a team-high 14 points in the victory, including a perfect 4-of-4 mark from the charity stripe.
- Natalie Pasco netted 12 points, shooting 4-of-8 from the floor and 2-of-4 from beyond the arc.
- Tatum Thompson recorded her third consecutive double-double, finishing with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
- Abby Muse recorded nine points, eight rebounds and five blocks.
- Dani Bayes hit a pair of 3-pointers and finished with nine points.

Notables
- Boise State boasts a 10-1 record at ExtraMile Arena, marking the third-straight season with 10+ wins on its home floor.
- Tatum Thompson is first Bronco to record three-straight double-doubles since Abby Muse did so as a sophomore in the 2021-22 season.
- Natalie Pasco has scored in double figures in three of the last eight quarters.
- Mya Hansen has made multiple 3-pointers in five consecutive contests, the longest stretch of her career.
- Abby Muse blocked five shots, marking the 17th time she has blocked 5+ shots in her career.
- Muse has blocked 3+ shots in three of her past four games.
- Muse also became the 17th Bronco to surpass 1,100 career points. The Brentwood, Calif., native finished the contest with 1,106.
- Elodie Lalotte moved into sole possession of seventh place in program history with 741 career rebounds. Lalotte broke a tie with Wendy Sullivan (1986-90), who pulled down 738 career rebounds.

Quotables
"I didn't think we had the energy that we should have had to start the game. We have struggled with scrappy teams so far this season, but I thought down the stretch of both halves we made some pretty good plays." – head coach Gordy Presnell

What's Next
Boise State will head to Fort Collins, Colo., to face Colorado State. The game will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Moby Arena at 6:30 p.m. MT, with the game being broadcast on the MW Network and 670 KBOI AM.