MOSCOW, Idaho—The #RoadToReno concludes for the Idaho women's basketball team this week, hosting Northern Arizona and Southern Utah in the Cowan Spectrum.
This week's games are Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. PT. The change is due to the Big Sky Tournament set to start on Monday in Reno, Nev.
About Idaho: The Vandals earned a split last week on their final road trip of the season. The team played Idaho State tough, but came up short. Idaho rebounded with a five point come-from-behind win at Weber State.
About the Opponent: The Lumberjacks went 1-1 last week, earning a 91-88 win on the first leg of the Sacramento State, Portland State series. Olivia Lucero ranks seventh in the Big Sky with 15.3 ppg. NAU sits 10th in the conference standings.
The Match-Up: Idaho has won four straight against the Lumberjacks.
Mikayla Ferenz tied a school-record with nine 3FG on her way to a school-record 41 points in Flagstaff in the season's first meeting.
Comeback: Idaho's 15-point comeback at Portland State was the largest of the season. Idaho twice fought back from 13-point deficits on its way to wins at Southern Utah and against Weber State. Idaho has 13 come-from-behind wins this season the last coming at Weber State.
My Precious: Idaho turned the ball over a season-low seven times at Weber State.
Stripe Game: Idaho set season-highs with 17 free throws against EWU, Idaho State and North Dakota. Idaho's 21 free throw attempts at Weber State also set a season-high.
Make it Rain: The Vandals are averaging 10.3 3FGM per game, ranking fourth in the NCAA.
Charitable: Idaho is ranked sixth in the nation with a 78.6 free throw percentage, first in the Big Sky.
Keep away: Idaho's 355 turnovers this season rank 17th fewest in the NCAA. It's 13.1 per game are least in the Big Sky and 28th nationally.
Ball Control: Idaho ranks second in the Big Sky with an assist/turnover ratio of 1.12.
RPI: Idaho's 129 RPI ranks fourth in the Big Sky. Montana State (86) North Dakota (1113) and EWU (121).