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Good Morning Bronco Nation 11/21: Front Paige News
Today, we're gaining some momentum going into this week's MW Championship.
Good morning! Not only did Boise State womenβs basketball grab the victory to start the season 4-0βbut Abby Muse moved into the top-five in Mountain West history last night with 182 career blocks.
What else do we have for you today, Bronco Nation?
π₯ Looking at our win in Logan
π No signs of slowing down for WBB
π· And much, much more!
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5:55 PM β’ Nov 20, 2023
Sideline celebrations. Powerade baths. Field level views. Itβs all in the latest behind-the-scenes featurette telling the story of Boise State earning a win in Logan to become bowl-eligible for the 26th-straight season. The active streak is the second-longest nationally behind Georgia's 27..
π STOCK UP
πΌ Four Scored. Boise State came away with a 63-47 win over Pepperdine on Monday night in ExtraMile Arena. The Broncos improved to 4-0 on the season with the victory.
Mary Kay Naro stuffed the stat sheet, recording 12 points, eight assists, six rebounds and three steals on the night. Natalie Pasco also netted 12 points in the game while Mya Hansen added 11.
π The Broncos return to action on Friday, Nov. 24, facing Santa Clara in the first game of the South Point Classic in Las Vegas. The game time is set for 5 p.m. MT.
πΌ Thrice Is Nice. Boise State junior Paige Bartsch has been named the Mountain West Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week for matches played Nov. 13-18. Itβs her third offensive player of the week honor of the season and fourth of her career.
Bartsch led Boise State to a big road sweep over the weekend, which secured a MW Championship berth with wins over Nevada (3-0) and Fresno State (3-1) as she combined for 42.5 points over the week, including 23 on Saturday at Fresno State to set the school record for points in a season with 598.
During the week, she averaged 19 kills and 21.25 points per match, both team highs, with per set averages of 5.43 kills, 0.29 service aces, 3.14 digs, 0.71 blocks and 6.07 points, while hitting a team-second-best .386.
π€ BLUE TURF TRIVIA
History repeats. This Friday marks the seventh meeting between Boise State and Air Force in Boise, and itβs got us looking at the series history between these two teams when the Broncos are at home.
Our question todayβout of six previous matchups between these two teams in Boise, how many games have the Broncos won?
Think you've got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!
π± FROM THE ADβS DESK
Front Paige News. Speaking of Paige Bartsch, did you know that she goes into this weekβs MW Championship as the programβs record holder for points in a season? The native of Helena, Mont., has 598 (and counting!) as she and her teammates look to face fifth-seeded Fresno State on Wednesday.
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π THE WEEK AHEAD
*all times are Mountain
Tuesday, Nov. 21
No scheduled events
Wednesday, Nov. 22
π Volleyball vs. Fresno State @ 2 p.m. at MW Championship in Las Vegas, Nev. | Watch
Thursday, Nov. 23
π¦ Happy Thanksgiving!
π Volleyball at MW Championship (Semifinal) @ 2 p.m. in Las Vegas, Nev.
π Menβs Basketball vs. Virginia Tech @ 6 p.m. in Orlando, Fla. | Listen | Live Scoring
Friday, Nov. 24
π Menβs Basketball vs. Iowa State/VCU @ TBD in Orlando, Fla. | Listen
π Football vs. Air Force @ 2 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | Listen | Live Scoring
π Volleyball at MW Championship (Final) @ 5 p.m. in Las Vegas, Nev.
Saturday, Nov. 25
Sunday, Nov. 26
π Menβs Basketball vs. TBD @ TBD in Orlando, Fla. | Listen
Monday, Nov. 27
No scheduled events
π TRIVIA ANSWER
Answer: Four!
π· Have a great Tuesday, Bronco Nation!