Colorado Dominates Boise State in Women’s Basketball Showdown

BOULDER, Colo. (Interstat) — The Colorado Buffaloes delivered a commanding performance on their home court Tuesday night, overwhelming the Boise State Broncos 83-53 in a nonconference women’s basketball game at the Coors Events Center.

From the opening tip, the Buffaloes established a dominant tone, racing out to a 25-9 lead after the first quarter and never looking back. The early deficit proved insurmountable for the visiting Broncos, who struggled to find any offensive rhythm against Colorado’s stifling defense. The Buffaloes extended their lead to 49-23 by halftime and maintained a comfortable margin throughout the second half before an announced crowd of 1,805.

The game was defined by Colorado’s defensive pressure and efficient scoring. The Buffaloes forced 13 Boise State turnovers, converting them into 27 points, while committing only eight turnovers themselves. Colorado’s defense also registered 13 steals, led by Kennedy Sanders and Anaëlle Dutat, who had three and two steals respectively, constantly disrupting Boise State’s offensive sets.

Offensively, Colorado was a model of efficiency. The Buffaloes shot 53.3 percent from the floor, connecting on 32 of 60 attempts, and outscored the Broncos 42-24 in the paint. They also shared the ball effectively, tallying 13 assists as a team.

Anaëlle Dutat led all scorers with 17 points, adding two assists in 25 minutes of action. Kennedy Sanders provided a massive spark off the bench, contributing 14 points and a game-high five assists in just 13 minutes. Logyn Greer added 11 points, while Desiree Wooten and Zyanna Walker each chipped in 10 points. Walker also dished out six assists.

For Boise State, Natalie Pasco was the lone bright spot, finishing with 14 points. The Broncos shot just 39.4 percent from the field and were hampered by a stagnant offense that managed only three total assists for the entire game. Dani Bayes added eight points for Boise State.

The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the Broncos, moving their record to 3-1. Colorado also improved to 3-1 on the young season, bouncing back from a road loss to Louisville in their previous outing.

Both teams return to action later this week. Boise State will host Seattle on Friday, while Colorado prepares to travel to Hawaii to face Texas-Arlington on Saturday as part of a multi-game tournament.