Boise State defeats West Coast Baptist 132-53
Led by Dovydas Butka's 18 points, the Boise State Broncos set a school record for points in a game, defeating West Coast Baptist 132-53
BOISE, Idaho -- Dovydas Butka's 18 points helped Boise State set a school record for points in a game with a 132-53 win over West Coast Baptist on Wednesday.
It was Boise State's season opener.
Butka added nine rebounds for the Broncos. Damari Wheeler-Thomas scored 17 points while going 6 of 10 (3 for 7 from 3-point range), and added five rebounds. Bhan Buom had 16 points and shot 7 for 12 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 1 of 6 from the free-throw line.
Isaiah Dolloso led the way for West Coast Baptist with 15 points.
Boise State scored first and never trailed. Wheeler-Thomas led their team in scoring with 15 points in the first half to help put them up 69-26 at the break. Boise State extended its lead to 95-31 during the second half, fueled by a 24-3 scoring run. Jerquarius Stanback scored a team-high 11 points in the second half as their team closed out the win.
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Boise State next plays Sunday against Butler at home.
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