#20 Ranked UNLV Too Much for Boise State, 75-72

Filed under Game Recap on December 9th, 2010

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After the Long Beach State loss, the Broncos are in a bit of a slump. On December 8th at a neutral site, the Broncos were edged by the 20th ranked Rebels, 75-72.

The Broncos played this game closer than expectations would have led us to believe.

UNLV dictated this game by crushing Boise State in assists and also winning three point shooting.

UNLV shot an intimidating 46% from the three point line compared to only 38% for Boise State. UNLV spread the ball around with ease, and their 18 assists gave them an advantage compared to 8 from Boise State.

Robert Arnold and La`Shard Anderson did their best to keep the Broncos in it with 18 points apiece. Arnold also led both teams with 7 rebounds.

You can't dwell on every loss, especially losses to ranked teams like UNLV. The Broncos fall to 6-2.

Our next opponent is Drake on the road on December 12th.

• The last time BSU recorded at least 22 turnovers was Feb 27, 2010 against New Mexico State (link).
• La`Shard Anderson has 3 straight double-digit point games.
• The Broncos have been unlucky 2 times this season in games decided by 5 or less points. Since 2005, Boise State has lost 31 close games.
• The top two scorers (Robert Arnold and La`Shard Anderson) accounted for 50.0% of the points.
• Prior to this game, BSU played 6 Top 25 opponents in the last 5 seasons with a record of 2-4.

• The Rebels won this one, but have lost 0 times this season in games decided by 5 or less points.
• UNLV won, BUT did not cover the spread.
• Chace Stanback has led the team in scoring 6 times in 9 games this season.
• Derrick Jasper set a career high with 14 points and 7 field goals made.
• Derrick Jasper has 3 straight double-digit point games.

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Tags: Robert Arnold, La`Shard Anderson