MOSCOW, Idaho—Idaho closes out the non-conference schedule on Monday, welcoming Carroll College to the Cowan Spectrum (2 p.m. PT). The Vandals will look to get back to its winning ways, following three consecutive losses. Admission is free for Monday's contest.
About Idaho: The Vandals have dropped three in a row for the first time since 2013. Idaho will be looking for its eighth win of the season on in Monday's final non-conference match up. Idaho last won eight non-confernce games in the 2003-04 season.
About Carroll College: Monday marks an exhibition for the Saints. Carroll is coming off an exhibition loss, 74-34, to Montana State. Carroll has also played Gonzaga and Montana in exhibitions this season.
The Match-Up: Idaho owns a 4-0 record against Carroll dating back to 1979. The schools last met in 2013. Idaho picked up the 67-39 win.
Hot Start: Idaho's 7-4 open matches its record through 11 games in the 2013-14 season. Idaho finished 25-9, making its second NCAA Tournament appearance in as many years.
Not So Lucky 7's: Idaho put up 77 field goal attempts in its loss to Abilene Christian, a season-high.
Breaking the Boards: The Vandals snagged a season-high 60 rebounds against Abilene Christian. The Wildcats matched Oregon State's 51 rebounds, tying a season-high by an Vandal opponent.
Make it Rain: The Vandals are third in the NCAA with 10.9 3FGM per game. As a team they have hit a combined 98 3-pointers, second-best in the NCAA.
Hard to Stop: Opponents have struggled to slow the Idaho offense. Idaho is averaging 70.1 ppg (3rd BSC) and is outscoring opponents by 9.3 ppg, second in the conference.
Rejected: Idaho swatted a season-high 10 shots against Wyoming. The most since blocking 10 against Seattle U on March 1, 2014. The Vandals are second in the conf. with 5.1 blocks per game and third with 56 total on the season.
Bounce Back: Idaho is 1-2 following a loss this season. The team was 10-5 last season following a loss. On the flip side Idaho is 5-2 this season after a win.
First 10: Idaho shot a season-high 52.25 (12-23) in the first quarter against CSUN. The Vandals are out-scoring teams 158-139 in the first quarter.
Third is Best: Idaho has outscored opponents by 30 points (198-168) in the third quarter. The Vandals posted a season-best 23 points in the third quarter against CSUN.
Second Half Surge: Idaho has scored 408 points in the second half this season (excluding OT), including 210 in the fourth quarter. Idaho is outscoring opponents by 56 points in the final 20 minutes (excluding OT).
In Relief: Idaho has scored 274 points off the bench in 11 games. The bench has averaged 24.9 points per game, out-scoring opponents by an average of 8.1 ppg.
Thievery: Idaho scored a season-high 37 points off turnovers against CSUN. The Vandals scored have scored 20+ points off turnovers five times this season, three games better than last season.
Down Low: The Vandals posted 286 points in the paint in 11 games, averaging 26.0 per game (40 vs CSUN season high). Idaho averaged 27.3 points in the paint last season.
Playing Nice: Idaho is the least penalized team in the Big Sky, averaging 14.4 personal fouls per game. The Vandals rank 20th in nation in the category.
Downtown: Idaho has hit a 108 3-pointers this season, second in the Big Sky. The Vandals rank sixth in the nation with 9.8 3FGM per game.
Helpers: Idaho has averaged 14.5 assist per game this season, ranking sixth in the Big Sky.
Tough D: Opponents are shooting just 36.1 percent, ranking second in the Big Sky in Field-Goal Percentage Defense.