MISSOULA, Mont. – Idaho got down early and couldn't find an answer, falling at top-ranked Montana, 100-59, on Thursday night.
 
THE GAME
 
Idaho kept things close in the opening minutes, but a 31-6 run by Montana over the final nine minutes of the half put the Griz up, 59-25, at the break.
 
The Vandals played better in the second half, switching lines throughout.  In the end, Montana took the win, 100-59.
 
Idaho shot 44.7 percent (21-of-47) from the floor and 38.9 percent (7-of-18) from range.  The Vandals committed a season-high 22 turnovers and were outrebounded, 33-22.
 
THE NAME
 
Geno West.  West came off the bench to score 11 points, hitting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc.
 
THE NOTES
 
Idaho falls to 4-18 on the season, including 1-10 in Big Sky play.
 
Idaho gave up 100 points for just the second time under Don Verlin.  The previous time was his first Division I game as a head coach, losing at No. 6 Michigan State in November of 2008, 100-62.
 
THE QUOTES – Don Verlin
 
 
 
The Vandals take on the Bobcats of Montana State at 1 p.m. Pacific on Saturday in Bozeman.  Check back with GoVandals.com tomorrow for more on the matchup.
 
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