BOISE, Idaho – Boise State defeated Multnomah 121-64 in the opening game of its season, Monday, breaking a school record for points scored in a single game.
The Broncos (1-0) raced out of the gates, leading the Lions 23-8 midway through the first quarter. The team didn't let off the gas in the first half and took a 68-34 lead into the break, with four players having already reached double figures.
The team continued the pace in the second-half, outscoring Multnomah 53-30 over the final two periods, including a Linsey Lovrovich three-pointer with 48 seconds left to break the previous scoring record of 117.
Top Broncos
- Natalie Pasco scored with a team-high 20 points off the bench, shooting 8-of-16 from the field.
- Abby Muse finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, recording the 13th double-double of her career.
- Linsey Lovrovich scored a career-high 12 points on the night.
- Dani Bayes hit four three-pointers to finish with 12 points in her debut.
Quotables
“It was just a fun night. Last year we struggled shooting from the perimeter and tonight we made 16 threes. We scored 46 baskets and 26 assists. Everyone got to play. We scored 56 points from our bench.” – head coach Gordy Presnell
“We came in wanting to run our offensive effectively and be able to shoot from the perimeter. The rim shrunk on us a bit last year. Mary Kay hit the first three and got us going. We came ready to play.” – Presnell
Notables
- 121 points is the most points the Broncos have scored in a single game in program history. The previous high was 117 against Northwest Nazarene on Jan. 5, 1988.
- Boise State also broke a record for made field goals with 46. The previous high was 43 against Whitman on Jan. 3, 1989.
- 16 made three-pointers is the second most three-pointers the Broncos have made in a game. The team shot 57.1 percent from beyond the arc.
- Boise State scored 67 points off the bench in the victory.
--BroncoSports.com--
The Broncos (1-0) raced out of the gates, leading the Lions 23-8 midway through the first quarter. The team didn't let off the gas in the first half and took a 68-34 lead into the break, with four players having already reached double figures.
The team continued the pace in the second-half, outscoring Multnomah 53-30 over the final two periods, including a Linsey Lovrovich three-pointer with 48 seconds left to break the previous scoring record of 117.
Top Broncos
- Natalie Pasco scored with a team-high 20 points off the bench, shooting 8-of-16 from the field.
- Abby Muse finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, recording the 13th double-double of her career.
- Linsey Lovrovich scored a career-high 12 points on the night.
- Dani Bayes hit four three-pointers to finish with 12 points in her debut.
Quotables
“It was just a fun night. Last year we struggled shooting from the perimeter and tonight we made 16 threes. We scored 46 baskets and 26 assists. Everyone got to play. We scored 56 points from our bench.” – head coach Gordy Presnell
“We came in wanting to run our offensive effectively and be able to shoot from the perimeter. The rim shrunk on us a bit last year. Mary Kay hit the first three and got us going. We came ready to play.” – Presnell
Notables
- 121 points is the most points the Broncos have scored in a single game in program history. The previous high was 117 against Northwest Nazarene on Jan. 5, 1988.
- Boise State also broke a record for made field goals with 46. The previous high was 43 against Whitman on Jan. 3, 1989.
- 16 made three-pointers is the second most three-pointers the Broncos have made in a game. The team shot 57.1 percent from beyond the arc.
- Boise State scored 67 points off the bench in the victory.
--BroncoSports.com--
