Boise State men’s basketball defeated Washington 109-91 in an exhibition game Saturday night at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho. The Broncos improved to 2-0 in exhibition play while scoring more than 50 points in each half.
Boise State Basketball Controls Washington Early
Boise State scored 10 of the game’s first 12 points and built a 15-4 lead after Aginaldo Neto converted a fast-break layup. The Broncos held Washington to five points on 2-for-7 shooting during the opening seven minutes.
Boise State led 48-27 with just over two minutes remaining in the first half before Washington closed the period with a 12-4 run. The Broncos entered halftime ahead 52-39. Boise State made eight 3-pointers in the opening half, while Washington committed 10 turnovers.
Broncos Hold Off Second-Half Run
Washington opened the second half by scoring eight of the first 12 points and later cut the deficit to five with 12:18 remaining. Boise State answered with an 8-3 run, including two long-range baskets from Pearson Carmichael, and restored a double-digit advantage.
The Broncos never trailed and finished with a 53 percent shooting rate from the field. Boise State made six more field goals than Washington, hit four more 3-pointers and forced 18 turnovers that produced 23 points.
Boise State Leaders Against Washington
Neto led all players with 29 points while making all seven of his field-goal attempts, including four 3-pointers. He also made 11 free throws.
Carmichael scored 22 points on seven field goals in 32 minutes. Spencer Ahrens added 19 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and one blocked shot.
Dovydas Butka recorded 16 points and 11 rebounds, along with three assists and three steals. Julian Bowie also scored 16 points for Boise State.
Washington had five players score at least 10 points. LeJuan Watts and Tayshawn Comer led the Huskies with 16 points apiece, followed by Parker Friedrichsen with 15.