Boise State men’s basketball coach Leon Rice’s decision to make a lineup change against Wyoming on Saturday wound up benefiting all Broncos involved.
Sophomore point guard Paris Austin, who had started all but three games this season, was replaced by redshirt senior James Reid in the starting five. The pair scored a combined 31 points and three Broncos scored in double-figures against the Cowboys as Boise State got back on track with a dominant 80-65 win.
Boise State (13-7, 6-3) led for more than 37 minutes and were dominant from opening tipoff. Wyoming made just 3-of-21 3-pointers during the game while the Broncos were 12-for-27.