MOSCOW, Idaho. – The schedule doesn't get any easier, as Idaho (5-8, 0-2 BSC) prepares for Montana State (6-10, 1-2 BSC) in its final home game of the current stretch. Tipoff from Cowan Spectrum is set for 7 p.m.
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Saturday night will be Tribal Nation Night, with all tickets going for just $5. Free t-shirt contest giveaways will also be taking place. Following the game, fans are encouraged to stick around for the filming of the upcoming film "The Last Champion" after the game. Comedian Jon Huck will be perform during the setup.
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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.
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PREVIEW: Idaho enters the matchup at 0-2 in conference play for the first time since 2013-14, its last season in the WAC. Montana State has faced a tough schedule so far as well and currently sits at 1-2 in league play. Seeding will be tremendously important in the Big Sky Tournament, as the top-five seeds receive a bye into the quarterfinals.
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LAST MEETING: The teams met just once last season, with Montana State taking the 70-68 win in Bozeman. Idaho was without its top-two scorers on the night, with
Perrion Callandret and
Victor Sanders both out with injuries.Â
Ty Egbert led the way with 18 points, while
Nick Blair had a breakout performance with 16 points off the bench.
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NOTES: For more notes and stats check the link on the right.
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Check back with GoVandals.com following the game for the complete recap and reactions.
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Fans can stay up-to-date on all things Idaho men's basketball by following the team on twitter, @VandalHoops.
For more information on Idaho Athletics, visit GoVandals.com. Fans can also find Idaho on Twitter and Instagram, @Idaho_Vandals, or on Facebook by searching Idaho Vandals.
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