SAN JOSE, Calif. (Interstat) — The Boise State women’s basketball team delivered a commanding 71-48 victory over San Jose State on Saturday at Event Center. The Broncos seized control with a 23-6 first-quarter run and maintained a double-digit lead throughout the Mountain West Conference game. Tatum Thompson led all scorers with 25 points for Boise State, which improved to 22-6 overall. Dani Bayes added 12 points for the Broncos. Maya Anderson scored 20 points for the Spartans, who fell to 4-24. Boise State’s defense held San Jose State to 13-of-53 shooting from the floor. An announced crowd of 587 watched the game.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Interstat) — The Boise State women’s basketball team delivered a dominant defensive performance from the opening tip, overwhelming San Jose State 71-48 in a Mountain West Conference game Saturday at the Event Center. The visiting Broncos (22-6, 12-3 MW) seized control immediately, opening the game on a blistering 17-0 run and holding the Spartans without a field goal for the first six minutes. Boise State led 23-6 after the first quarter and never saw its advantage dip below 15 points the rest of the way. The most important part of the game was unquestionably that opening salvo, which set a tone of defensive intensity and offensive efficiency from which San Jose State could never recover. Tatum Thompson, a 6-foot-1 sophomore from Woodinville, Washington, led all scorers with 25 points on 10-of-18 shooting, including three 3-pointers. She added two assists and a steal in 31 minutes, continuing a strong stretch of play for the Broncos’ top star. Dani Bayes, a 5-11 guard from Brisbane, Australia, provided crucial support with 12 points, two assists and a block. San Jose State (4-24, 2-13), coming off a narrow home win over Utah State earlier in the week, was stifled by Boise State’s defense. The Spartans shot just 24.5% from the field, making only 13 of their 53 attempts. While they connected on nine 3-pointers and were efficient at the free-throw line, hitting 13 of 14, they were outmatched in nearly every other facet. Maya Anderson, a 6-1 junior from Toronto, led the Spartans with 20 points, scoring 15 in the first half to keep her team within distant striking distance. Allie Cummins of Moraga, California, added 14 points, all in the second, third and fourth quarters. The statistical disparity told the story of Boise State’s comprehensive victory. The Broncos outrebounded San Jose State 45-33, including a 12-6 edge on the offensive glass that led to 18 second-chance points. Boise State also forced 17 Spartan turnovers, converting them into 21 points, while committing 14 turnovers of their own. The Broncos held a decisive 18-8 advantage in points in the paint and outscored San Jose State 21-8 off turnovers. Boise State’s offense, while not spectacular, was methodical and effective. The Broncos shot 43.1% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc. Mya Hansen contributed eight points and a game-high five assists, while Natalie Pasco chipped in seven points and four assists. Defensively, Boise State’s length and activity were disruptive throughout. Libby Hutton, a 6-foot freshman from Perth, Australia, recorded three blocks in just 17 minutes of action. As a team, the Broncos matched the Spartans with six blocks. The victory extends Boise State’s winning streak to three games and keeps them firmly in the upper tier of the Mountain West standings. The Broncos have now won 10 of their last 11 games. For San Jose State, the loss marks a return to the struggles that have defined much of their season, having now lost 10 of their last 12. The game was a rematch of a Jan. 31 meeting in Boise, which the Broncos won 96-62. The season series sweep was completed with similar defensive authority on the road. Boise State will return home to face San Diego State on Wednesday. San Jose State hits the road for its next contest, traveling to face Nevada on Wednesday.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Interstat) — A Mountain West women’s basketball matchup featuring teams at opposite ends of the conference standings is set for Saturday when the Boise State Broncos visit the San Jose State Spartans. The Broncos (21-6) enter the Event Center as one of the league’s top teams, having won five of their last six games. Their most recent outing was a 70-62 home victory over Air Force on Wednesday, powered by 21 points from guard Natalie Pasco. Boise State’s offense has been potent, averaging 75.5 points in its last four wins. San Jose State (4-23) is looking to build on a rare positive result, having snapped a six-game losing streak with a 58-56 home win over Utah State on Wednesday. Guard Maya Anderson led the Spartans with 22 points in that victory. The teams met just three weeks ago in Boise, where the Broncos dominated in a 96-62 rout on Jan. 31. Pasco scored 16 points in that contest, while Anderson was held to 10 for San Jose State. Pasco, Boise State’s leading scorer in four of the last seven games, is averaging 16.0 points over that stretch. Her backcourt prowess will be a primary focus for the Broncos’ attack. Anderson has been a consistent bright spot for the struggling Spartans, scoring in double figures in six consecutive games and averaging 15.6 points during that span. The game presents a stark contrast in season trajectories. Boise State is jockeying for postseason positioning, while San Jose State seeks to find momentum in the season’s final weeks. The Spartans will need a significant defensive improvement to challenge the Broncos, having allowed an average of 86.5 points in their last two meetings. Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the Event Center.