Pasco, Thompson Lift Broncos Past Aggies

Tuesday, March 4

Boise, Idaho

6:30 p.m. MT

Boise State

17-14,7-11Mountain West

Utah State

4-26,3-15Mountain West

Utah St.

Boise St.

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BOISE, Idaho – Natalie Pasco and Tatum Thompson combined for 34 points in the second half to lead Boise State women's basketball past Utah State, 72-59, in the regular season finale on Tuesday.

With the Broncos (17-14, 7-11 Mountain West) leading the Aggies (4-26, 3-15 MW) by three entering the final frame, Pasco drained three 3-pointers and Thompson added nine points to lead the Blue and Orange to a 26-16 advantage over the final ten minutes of action.

The duo combined to score 46 in the regular season finale for the Broncos. Pasco totaled 25 points, draining four 3-pointers and shooting 9-of-18 from the floor, while Thompson added 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists. The game marked the fifth time a Bronco duo has each scored 20+ points on the season, the most in program history.

Boise State struggled to take care of the rock early, committing four turnovers and trailed 9-4 at the first media break. Thompson came off the bench and added back-to-back baskets to cut the lead to three as Boise State trailed 11-8 at the first quarter break.

Utah State came out in the second period on fire, grabbing an 18-10 advantage early in the second period. The Broncos answered the call, locking in defensively and ending the period on a 16-2 run to take a 26-22 lead into the halftime break.

The second half became the Pasco and Thompson show. After the Aggies tied the game at 27 a minute into the second half, the duo went to work, scoring six points each as the Broncos led 39-37 at the media timeout. The Blue and Orange shot 47.1% from the floor in the quarter and held a 46-43 lead at the break.

Pasco opened the fourth quarter with a 3-pointer, freeing up Thompson to score five-straight points to give Boise State a 56-51 lead midway through the stanza. Pasco broke the game open with back-to-back 3-pointers with 3:38 left on the clock to give the Broncos a double-digit lead, allowing the team to cruise to victory.

Top Broncos
- Natalie Pasco scored 19 of her 25 points in the second half. The junior shot 9-of-18 from the floor and made four 3-pointers on the night.
- Tatum Thompson shot 8-of-14 from the field to finish with 21 points. The junior added eight rebounds and four assists in the contest.

Notables
- Natalie Pasco and Tatum Thompson combined to score 34 second half points. Pasco totaled 19 in the second half while Thompson had 15.
- Boise State won its eighth consecutive contest against Utah State. The Broncos have won four-straight against the Aggies at ExtraMile Arena.
- Boise State finishes the season with a 13-3 record at home.
- Pasco moved into third place in program history with 194 career 3-pointers. The junior passed Brooke Pahukoa (2013-17) for the third-most 3-pointers in program history.
- Abby Muse moved into the top 15 in program history with 1,165 career points.
- Mary Kay Naro moved into the top 10 in program history with 125 assists on the season.
- Thompson is one of 11 players in program history to have converted 100+ free throws in a single season, finishing the game with 104.
- Boise State notched 32 bench points, marking the 14th game this season with 30+ bench points.
- Boise State has had nine different players in the scoring column in each of its last five contests.
- The Broncos are 11-0 on the season when holding teams under 60 points.
- The announced attendance of 2,180 people is the highest attendance Boise State has had for a Mountain West contest since Jan. 25, 2020 against Fresno State.
- The program recognized seniors Alyssa Christensen, Jayda Clark, Allie Hueckman, Elodie Lalotte, Linsey Lovrovich, Abby Muse, Mackenzie Naro and Mary Kay Naro along with manager Jazzy Jenkins prior to tipoff.
- The Broncos are a perfect 4-0 this season donning orange uniforms.