Boise State sets scoring record in 132-53 win over West Coast Baptist

The Boise State Broncos defeated the West Coast Baptist Eagles 132 to 53 on Wednesday night to begin the 2026-27 regular season.

The 132-point total established a new single-game scoring record for the program. The team also set all-time bests for field goals made, rebounds, and margin of victory. Boise State made 51 field goals and secured 67 rebounds during the contest. The 79-point margin of victory surpassed previous program marks. The Broncos led for nearly 40 minutes of the game and scored 60 points in each half. They shot 56 percent from the floor in the first half and 58 percent for the game. West Coast Baptist managed only seven field goals in the first half and shot 19 percent from three-point range. The Eagles lost the rebounding battle 33 to 8 in the opening period.

Lithuanian native Dovydas Butka led the scoring with 18 points on 7 of 10 shooting. He also recorded nine rebounds and two assists. North Dakota State transfer Damari Wheeler-Thomas scored 17 points and added five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Bhan Buom contributed 16 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Forward Jerquarius Stanback recorded his third career double-double with 15 points and a career-high 16 rebounds. Junior guard Julian Bowie set a career high with 14 points and five rebounds. Fifth-year player Rayzhon Bergersen scored a career-high 11 points off the bench. Spencer Ahrens and Aginaldo Neto each added 10 points.

Head coach Leon Rice said he was proud of the team's approach. He noted that there are areas for improvement but observed growth in the players. Wheeler-Thomas said the team stayed focused during timeouts by keeping the defense tight. The scoring opened with a dunk by Ahrens after Boise State won the opening tip. The Broncos built an early lead with fastbreaks and layups by Bowie. Butka added points from the paint and the free-throw line. The lead reached 40 points by the end of the first half. The margin expanded to 52 points early in the second half. The final score reached 80 points ahead with 19 seconds remaining in regulation.

Stanback said the minutes provided to bench players will be beneficial. He noted that gaining court experience will help the team. The Broncos will host Butler on Sunday, Nov. 8. The game is scheduled to tip off at 12:00 p.m.