Fullerton, Calif.—Idaho continues its season opening eight-game road-trip on Monday. The Vandals will take on Cal State Fullerton for the first time since 2005. The game is set to tip at 7 p.m. PT.

About Idaho: Idaho begins the season coming off its third NCAA Tournament appearance in four seasons. The Vandals were picked to win the Big Sky in the preseason coaches' poll, with eight returning letterwinners.

About the Opponent: Cal State Fullerton dropped its season opener at San Diego, 103-50. The Titans won just three games last season, finishing 3-27. They return just one starter from 2015-16. 

The Match-Up: The Vandals and Titans have not met since Feb. 17, 2005. Idaho owns an 11-4 series record over Cal State Fullerton. Idaho has won two of the last three matchups. 

Newlee Openers: Idaho improved to 4-5 in season openers under Coach Newlee with its 68-64 win at Seattle U. Mikayla Ferenz led the Vandals with 22 points.

600: Idaho's next win will be the program's 600th. 

Exhibition: Idaho defeated Multhomah, 83-45, in its only preseason warmup.

Preseason Poll: The Vandals were voted to 1st in the coaches poll and second by the Big Sky media poll.

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RPI: Idaho's 123 RPI closed 2016 second in the Big Sky. UND finished with an RPI of 94.

Make it Rain: The Vandals finished third in the NCAA with 10.3 3FGM per game. They also were third in the nation with a school record 350 3's. 

Boarding: Idaho finished 16th in the NCAA with 29 defensive rebounds per game. 

Long Ball: Idaho made 350 3-pointers last season, marking the fifth consecutive season with 200+. The Vandals were just one of nine teams in the NCAA to make 300+. 

Can Only Hope to Contain: Idaho out-scored opponents by 10.3 ppg last season, the best mark in the Big Sky (34th NCAA). 

Cleaning the Glass: The Vandals ranked 22nd in the NCAA with a Big Sky best 1,438 rebounds. 

Playing Nice: Idaho was the least penalized team in the Big Sky, averaging 15.0 personal fouls per game. The Vandals ranked 33rd in nation in the category. 

Net Game: Idaho ranked 23rd in the NCAA with a  BIg Sky best 36.3 3-point field goal percentage last year.

Tied Up: Idaho made 17 3-pointers three separate times last season, tying the school record. 

For more information on Idaho Athletics, visit GoVandals.com.  Fans can also follow Idaho women's basketball on Twitter, @VandalsWBB.