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Watkins scores 24 points, Drmic adds 22 as Boise State routs Walla Walla 106-39

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Boise State's Jake Ness (34) and Walla Walla's Clark Woodworth (21) and Tyreek Luckett (1) go after a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Matt Cilley) (The Associated Press)

Boise State's Kenny Buckner (42) shoots against Walla Walla's Miguel Martinez (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Matt Cilley) (The Associated Press)

Ryan Watkins had a career-high 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Boise State rolled to a 106-39 victory over Walla Walla on Saturday night for its sixth consecutive victory.

Anthony Drmic scored 22 points, and Jeff Elorriaga and Thomas Bropleh added 14 apiece as the Broncos (12-2) set a school record with a 67-point margin of victory.

Tristan Greenidge scored 13 points for NAIA program Walla Walla (3-20), which shot just 21.6 percent from the field.

Boise State scored the first 18 points with Walla Walla finally getting on the board on a 3-pointer by Ryan Spady with 13:40 left in the first half. The Broncos' lead first reached 40 at 47-7 on a 3-pointer by Drmic with 5:24 left.

The Broncos led 59-20 at halftime and continued to pour it on in the second half. Boise State shot a season-best 62.9 percent from the field.