POCATELLO, Idaho – No time for rest as Idaho men's hoops (6-9, 1-3) stays on the road to take on Idaho State (3-13, 0-3) at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
FOLLOW: Fans can watch live through the Big Sky app or the link on the right. Fans can also follow along with live stats or Twitter, @VandalHoops. You can also catch the action live with Chris King and the Vandal Radio Network. Links to all can be found on the men's basketball schedule page or the links to the right.
PREVIEW: Idaho lost at Weber State, 91-66, last time out. The Wildcats were on fire from deep, hitting 14 3-pointers on the night. Idaho led early, but Weber State took over midway through the first half and steadily built its lead to 15 points at the break. The Wildcats came out hot in the second to take the commanding lead they would not relinquish. Idaho State is 0-3 in Big Sky play after falling to Eastern Washington on Thursday night.
LAST MEETING: Idaho defeated Idaho State, 82-68, on Senior Night last season.
Victor Sanders was exceptional, scoring 25 points on 9-of-19 shooting.
Nate Sherwood and
Chad Sherwood each finished in double-figures as well, with 13 and 10 points, respectively.
HELP HIM OUT: Victor Sanders has stepped up as Idaho's top scorer this season, leading the team in 13-of-15 games so far. However, Idaho has had its most success when others also get involved on the offensive end. So far this year, Idaho is 6-3 in games when at least two players other than Sanders score in double-figures. The Vandals are 4-1 in games that
Nate Sherwood and
Chad Sherwood combine to score over their season average as a duo and 5-1 in games that
Ty Egbert scores at least five points.
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