Boise State once again roundly defeated an opponent with less than their best in a victory against Utah State this afternoon in Taco Bell Arena.
To reach nationals, the Broncos need a minimum of 196 and more likely 197. This afternoon, they scored 195.475 to Utah State's 192.650. Boise State actually performed better on the road (scoring 196.250 in Logan a little over a week ago) than they did in front of their home fans. File that one away.
Boise State did do well on vault with a season-high 49.30. The scoring went down from there, however. The Broncos finished with just 48.750 on bars, 48.40 on beam and then rebounded to score 49.025 on the floor.
Amy Glass tied Julie Wagner's record, set in 1994, with her seventh all-around win this season. Hailey Gaspar tied her career-best on vault with a 9.950. Glass was second with 9.90, Brittany Potvin-Green had a 9.875 and Amanda Otuafi scored a lifetime-best of 8.850.
Lindsay Kazandjian came to life on the beam with a season-best 9.825 for her first win of the season and sixth of her career. Glass led the Broncos on floor with a 9.90.
Boise State will be passed this week by Arkansas, which scored a 196.500 in a win over Illinois-Chicago. The Broncos should pass #12 Denver and Utah will have a qualifying RQS score, meaning Boise State slip another notch to #14.
Boise State hosts Southern Utah in their final home meet next Friday at 7 p.m. The Broncos will finish the season on the road when they hope to resume their higher scores.
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