Boise State Sinking After Close Loss To Drake, 72-69

Filed under Game Recap on December 12th, 2010

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It's not time to panic just yet. The Broncos got the wind knocked out of them in Des Moines on December 12th when they were edged by the Bulldogs, 72-69.

The Broncos lost a game they were expected to win.

Drake beat Boise State with overpowering shooting and also by winning three pointers.

The Bulldogs, with 53% accuracy, outshot the Broncos from the field, who could only manage 38% against a good defense. Drake launched three-pointers for a deadly 15 points compared to 6 for Boise State. Boise State really suffered with only 9% three point shooting. They usually manage 32% per game.

Paul Noonan was a bright spot against the Bulldogs with 20 points on 53% shooting in 29 minutes. La`Shard Anderson added a game-high 7 assists.

This was a hard loss to Drake. The Broncos have a record of 6-3. This adds another one to our 3 game slide.

Next up for us is a matchup with Utah on the road on December 17th.

• Boise State started 6-3 during the 2008, 2007, 2002, 2000, and 1997 seasons (since 1996).
• This was the 3rd foul out of the season for Paul Noonan
• BSU set season lows for blocks, three point percentage, and three pointers.
• The Broncos have been unlucky 3 times this season in games decided by 5 or less points. Since 2005, Boise State has lost 32 close games.
• La`Shard Anderson recorded a team season high in assists with 7.

• Ryan Wedel has 4 straight double-digit point games.
• Rayvonte Rice has 6 straight double-digit point games.
• Seth VanDeest set a career high with 10 rebounds and 9 defensive rebounds.
• Seth VanDeest recorded a double-double. It was the 1st of his career.
• Ryan Wedel has led the team in scoring 3 times in 8 games this season.

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Tags: Paul Noonan, La`Shard Anderson