Boise State Tops Louisiana Tech, 71-60

Filed under Game Recap on December 30th, 2010

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Nothing helps bring back confidence like playing a decent game. Everything fell into place in Boise as the Broncos beat the Bulldogs, 71-60.

Some notes about this matchup: At home, the Broncos play very well, and the Bulldogs hadn't been playing well and had lost 3 out of their last 5. A year ago, Boise State went 1-1 against Louisiana Tech. Over the last four years, we're now 6-3 against the Bulldogs including 4-1 at Taco Bell Arena. Our 30-year record against the Bulldogs is 9-11.

Boise State won this game by exploiting Louisiana Tech in assists and also beating them in possession management.

Boise State led an even offensive effort and put up 12 assists to 4 by Louisiana Tech. The Broncos managed the ball very well, only turning it over 13 times.

Paul Noonan led the Broncos against the Bulldogs with 23 points on 77% shooting in 25 minutes, including 18 points from behind the 3-point line. La`Shard Anderson contributed 8 big assists. In a personal highlight, Noonan blew away his season average of 10.2 points per game.

Conference games are important, and this was a crucial win against Louisiana Tech. The Broncos are now 8-5. We open WAC play with a win.

The next team we face is New Mexico State at home on December 31st, and they're the better team. But if the Broncos play that game like they played this game, they can hang with the Aggies.

• Paul Noonan has led the team in scoring in 3 out of 13 games this season.
• Paul Noonan has 3 straight double-digit point games.
• La`Shard Anderson set a career high with 7 rebounds.
• The Broncos have recorded more steals than their opponents for the past 5 games.
• This game was statistically over in the 2nd half with 0:35 left to go.

• The top two rebounders (Olu Ashalou and Lonnie Smith) accounted for 48.5% of the rebounds.
• Olu Ashalou has 7 straight double-digit point games.
• Olu Ashalou has led the team in rebounding 12 times in 15 games this season.
• DeAndre Brown accounted for 40.0% of the team's points.
• Olu Ashalou recorded the 22nd double digit rebound game of his career.

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Tags: Paul Noonan, La`Shard Anderson