MOSCOW, Idaho—The Vandals and Eastern Washington Eagles meet on Saturday in the Cowan Spectrum. The game marks the 67th meeting since 1975. Idaho and EWU have played every year since an absence in the series in the 2000-01.

About Idaho: Idaho improved to 2-0 in conference play for the first time since the 2013-14 season with wins over North Dakota and Northern Colorado last week. Idaho is averaging 79.0 points per game to open Big Sky play, holding opponents to 60.5 points.

About EWU: EWU enters Saturday at 2-0 in the Big Sky. Sophomore Delaney Hodgins was a key part of the team's recent victories, leading the team in scoring across the two games. 

The Match-Up: Saturday is the 67th meeting dating back to 1975 between the two schools. The Eagles lead the series 37-29, but Idaho won the last meeting, 71-58, in Moscow a year ago.

Charity: Idaho made a season-high 18 free-throws against North Dakota. The Vandals are shooting 84.2 percent from the line in conference play, including a 14-for-15 performance against UNC.

Conference Openers: Idaho improved to 3-5 under Jon Newlee in his eight conference openers.

Lights Out: Idaho shot a season-high 58.8 percent (10-for17) from 3-point range against North Dakota. It was the best shooting performance since a 60.0 percent (9-for-15) showing against Seattle U (12/29/12).

Hot Start: For the third time in program history, Idaho recorded nine wins before the New Year. The Vandals did it previously in 1984 and 1985.

Times Five: The Vandals had five players score in double figures twice this season. (5, Carroll, 6, CSUN).

Bounce Back: Idaho is 2-2 following a loss this season. The team was 10-5 last season following a loss. On the flip side Idaho is 7-2 this season after a win. 

20+ Club: Idaho has won seven games this season by a margin of 20 or more points. The Silver and Gold won eight games by 20 or more points last season.

Make it Rain: The Vandals are fourth in the NCAA with 9.9 3FGM per game. As a team they have hit a combined 139 3-pointers, eighth-best in the NCAA. 

Hard to Stop: Opponents have struggled to slow the Idaho offense. Idaho is averaging 71.7 ppg (3rd BSC) and is outscoring opponents by 11.9 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 5.0 blocks per game and second with 70 total on the season. 

Third is Best: Idaho has outscored opponents by 42 points (255-213) in the third quarter. The Vandals posted a season-best 26 points in the third quarter against North Dakota. 

First 10: Idaho shot a season-high 52.25 (12-23) in the first quarter against CSUN. The Vandals are out-scoring teams 218-172 in the first quarter. 

Second Half Surge: Idaho has scored 510 points in the second half this season (excluding OT). Idaho is outscoring opponents by 61 points in the final 20 minutes (excluding OT).

Halftime: The Vandals are 9-0 when leading at the half. The Vandals have trailed three times this season at the break. Idaho is 1-3 when trailing at the half. Last season Idaho was 0-12 when starting the second half behind on the scoreboard. 

In Relief: Idaho scored a season-high 46 points off the bench against North Dakota. The Vandals have scored 360 points off the bench in 14 games.  The bench has averaged 25.7 points per game, out-scoring opponents by an average of 6.8 ppg.