What happened
The Bronco’s won, 96-55, over the Wyoming Cowboys and completed a season sweep of them. Andrew Meadow led Boise State with 18 points, shooting 3-5 from behind the arc. Obi Agbim led Wyoming with 16 points.
Good Old Fashioned Whoopin’
After a heartbreaking loss in Logan, this is precisely what the doctor ordered. The Broncos won in every statistical category, rebounding 33-22 (11 OREB), Turnovers 8-14, shooting +50% from the field and 3-point land. Every player that touched the court either recorded a rebound or points.
Tonight was a night to build confidence that we could run offensively with anyone in the conference. It was also refreshing to see the defense turn up tonight as well. It’s no easy feat to hold a D-1 basketball team under 60, and the Broncos did it with apparent ease.
Leon’s Lineups Cont.
In what seems to be a reccurring segment of these recaps, Coach Rice changed his starting lineup once again. Today, much to the surprise of Bronco Nation, Dylan’s run appears over as starting Center. Who might you think would replace him? Obviously, Omar, right? Wrong. Bronco Nation says hello to the Dutchman, Emanuel Ugbo. Also, fun fact: this is Leon’s 10th different player to start. Now, I understand this is just Wyoming, but Ugbo passed the eye test for me tonight. He brought energy on both sides of the ball and started the momentum in the right direction. I hope this is the same starting five he rolls with on Friday.
Deja Vu
Once again, we sit here on Wednesday, after a big home victory, hoping to carry the moments to this the weekend’s big game. Last week, it was at Utah State. This week, it’s Friday night at The Pit vs New Mexico. Due to New Mexico’s loss at San Jose State Tuesday night, this will be no easy feat. They’ll be extra motivated for a bounce back, but this is a must-win to keep Boise State’s hopes of an at-large bid alive and my personal hopes for a successful season.
It was a good shooting night. They don’t come along like that too often.
And we look like dog doo-doo against UNM. This basketball team is incredibly frustrating – much like the entire Leon Rice era. A few moments each season that make you feel like we can turn the corner. Then, a total face-plant. Being a BSU fan is such an exercise in getting your n#$s kicked in.
There are 352 schools in D1 basketball and all of them but one feels the same as you.
I know many Bronco fans feel the same way, and it has ZERO to do with 352 other teams. Period, point-blank, BSU has underachieved and failed to get over the hump in the last 5-6 years of Rice’s tenure. It is time to start seriously asking if a change is needed.