Louisiana Tech Gets 70-60 Win Over Boise State

Filed under Game Recap on January 29th, 2011

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With a couple of tough losses, expectations for Boise State continue to drop. On January 29th in Ruston the Broncos dropped one to the Bulldogs in WAC action, 70-60.

The Broncos were the favorite in this game and unfortunately could not live up to that. Boise State was ranked higher in the RPI (#160 to #219). The Broncos had already seen the Bulldogs this year and had beaten them 71-60.

Louisiana Tech beat Boise State by winning three pointers and shooting.

The Bulldogs didn't need much in shooting accuracy, making 48% of their shots while their defense limited the Broncos to 38%. Louisiana Tech drained three pointers for 24 insurmountable points, compared to 9 for Boise State.

Daequon Montreal and La`Shard Anderson led the losing effort for the Broncos, tied with 14 points. Westly Perryman topped both teams with 4 steals.

Boise State's momentum is on the floor after this loss to conference rival Louisiana Tech. The Broncos now drop to 12-9. Our conference record falls to 5-4 and we've dropped to 5th place. Finally, we've lost 4 of our last 5 games.

The next game coming up is with Hawaii at home on February 3rd, and the Broncos are looking for a win here.

• The Broncos have lost 100% of the time this season (0-3) after having a three point percentage of 17.6% or worse.
• Daequon Montreal has 8 straight double-digit point games.
• Robert Arnold has led the team in rebounding in 7 out of 21 games this season.
• Boise State has turned the ball over less than their opponents for the past 13 games.
• Boise State started 12-9 during the 2005, 2000, 1997, and 1996 seasons (since 1996).

• Olu Ashalou recorded a double-double. It was his 13th this season and 24th of his career.
• DeAndre Brown has led the team in scoring 12 times in 23 games this season.
• Olu Ashalou recorded the 27th double digit rebound game of his career.
• The top two rebounders (Olu Ashalou and Cordarius Johnson) accounted for 42.8% of the rebounds.
• Olu Ashalou has 3 straight double-digit point games.

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Tags: Daequon Montreal, La`Shard Anderson, Westly Perryman