Friday, November 14
Boise, ID
7 p.m.
Montana State University
0-1
60
at
75
Boise State University
1-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| Boise State | 39 | 36 | 75 |
Junior Jasmine Hommes had 15 points and four rebounds against Boise State on Friday night.
Photo by: R. Dean Hendrickson
Slow Start Difficult to Overcome in Season-Opener for Bobcat Women
11/14/2014 10:02:00 PM | Women's Basketball
“But credit our kids for regaining composure and chipping away at the lead,” Binford said.
Boise State jumped out to an early 20-point advantage in the first nine minutes turning turnovers into points and rebounds into second chance opportunities, en route to a 75-60 win over Montana State, Friday night in Taco Bell Arena in the season-opener for both teams.
Montana State (0-1) eventually gained its composure and chopped the margin to 39-29 at intermission. The Bobcats committed 17 turnovers in the opening stanza and were out-rebounded on the offensive glass 12-5.
"We weren't ready to start the game, mentally," MSU Head Coach Tricia Binford said. "I think their pressure got to us. They had a ton of second and third chances and against a team with size, athleticism and speed like Boise State you can get into a hole very quickly.
"But credit our kids for regaining composure and chipping away at the lead," Binford said.
In the second half, Boise State (1-0) pushed its advantage to 18-points at the 16-minutes, 26-seconds mark, before the Bobcat defense stymied the Broncos, and allowed MSU to rattle off an 18-5 run to close to within 52-47 over a span of five-minutes.
BSU quickly responded with a 16-4 stretch over the next six minutes to secure the win.
"Jasmine (Hommes) picked up her fifth foul with just under ten-minutes left and that hurt us, especially with fatigue," Binford said. "On positive note, I'm happy with how we competed and were able to give ourselves a chance, but we have to play a more complete game as we move forward."
Hommes paced the Bobcats with 15 points, connecting on seven-of-11 from the field. Also in double-figures for MSU were Lindsay Stockton 12 and Jackie Elliott 10. Stockton also finished with a game-high eight assists, while Elliott led Montana State under the boards with a game-high nine rebounds. Freshman Hannah Caudill came off the bench to guide the Bobcats from beyond the arc converting three-of-eight attempts.
Boise State was led by Deanna Weaver with a game-high 18 points, to go along with nine rebounds and two assists.
Montana State will play at Cal State Fullerton on Sunday afternoon.
Montana State (0-1) eventually gained its composure and chopped the margin to 39-29 at intermission. The Bobcats committed 17 turnovers in the opening stanza and were out-rebounded on the offensive glass 12-5.
"We weren't ready to start the game, mentally," MSU Head Coach Tricia Binford said. "I think their pressure got to us. They had a ton of second and third chances and against a team with size, athleticism and speed like Boise State you can get into a hole very quickly.
"But credit our kids for regaining composure and chipping away at the lead," Binford said.
In the second half, Boise State (1-0) pushed its advantage to 18-points at the 16-minutes, 26-seconds mark, before the Bobcat defense stymied the Broncos, and allowed MSU to rattle off an 18-5 run to close to within 52-47 over a span of five-minutes.
BSU quickly responded with a 16-4 stretch over the next six minutes to secure the win.
"Jasmine (Hommes) picked up her fifth foul with just under ten-minutes left and that hurt us, especially with fatigue," Binford said. "On positive note, I'm happy with how we competed and were able to give ourselves a chance, but we have to play a more complete game as we move forward."
Hommes paced the Bobcats with 15 points, connecting on seven-of-11 from the field. Also in double-figures for MSU were Lindsay Stockton 12 and Jackie Elliott 10. Stockton also finished with a game-high eight assists, while Elliott led Montana State under the boards with a game-high nine rebounds. Freshman Hannah Caudill came off the bench to guide the Bobcats from beyond the arc converting three-of-eight attempts.
Boise State was led by Deanna Weaver with a game-high 18 points, to go along with nine rebounds and two assists.
Montana State will play at Cal State Fullerton on Sunday afternoon.
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
MSU
BSU
FG%
.414
.400
3FG%
.313
.217
FT%
.538
.700
RB
34
45
TO
24
19
STL
5
9
Game Leaders
Pts
15
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
0
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