MOSCOW, Idaho--For just the second time in 10 games the Idaho women's basketball team will play in front of a home crowd on Tuesday. The Vandals close out the non-conference schedule against Lewis-Clark State at 6 p.m. PT in Memorial Gym. Admission for the game is free.
About Idaho: The Vandals have played nine of 10 games away from Moscow to start the season. Idaho has struggled at times, but have played some tough competition. The result is a 92 RPI, the top ranking in the Big Sky.
About the Opponent: The Warriors are off to a hot 14-0 start. LCSC's last contest was a 70-40 win over Whitworth. Sophomore Jossilyn Blackman was named Frontier Conference Player of the Week (Dec. 19).
The Match-Up: Tuesday will be the 22nd overall meeting. Idaho holds a strong 17-4 advantage, winning the last two meetings.Â
Close Encounters: Three of Idaho's four wins this season have been by margins of two, three and four points. Idaho was 7-4 last year in games decided by 10 points or less.Â
Short End: Three of Idaho's losses this season have come down to the wire, the latest being a three-point loss at Oregon. Idaho has losses of one, two and three points this season.
Keep Away: Idaho's 121 turnovers this season rank fourth fewest in the NCAA. It's 12.0 per game are sixth nationally.Â
Make it Rain: The Vandals are averaging 9.5 3FGM per game, ranking second in the Big Sky and seventh in the NCAA.Â
Playing Nice: Idaho has been whistled for 155 total fouls this season, the fewest in the Big Sky (22nd NCAA). The team is averaging 15.5 personal fouls per game, third in the Big Sky.
Ball Control: Idaho is second in the Big Sky (40th NCAA) with an assist/turnover ratio of 1.15.Â
30 for 30: Idaho's 34-point win over CWU was the largest winning margin since a 47-point spread against Sacramento State last year.
4x2: Idaho had four players score double figures against CWU, marking the first time this season.
Pop-a-Shot: Idaho shot a season-high 43.8 percent from 3-point distance at Wyoming. The previous high was 38.5 percent at CSFU.
Five Down: Idaho lost five games in a row for the first time since an 0-8 stretch during the 2011-12 season.
For more information on Idaho Athletics, visit GoVandals.com. Fans can also follow Idaho women's basketball on Twitter, @VandalsWBB.
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