If Paris Austin’s move to the bench after a home loss to Nevada was intended to create a spark for the Boise State basketball team, consider the Broncos on fire.
The sophomore point guard, who had started all but three games this season, was replaced by redshirt senior James Reid in last Saturday’s game at Wyoming and responded with 15 points. Reid again got the start against Colorado State, and Austin produced a career-high 25 points, including a 10-for-10 night from the free-throw line.
The combined 40 points was nearly as many as Austin had in the previous four games (42) — and Boise State won both road games.