PORTLAND, Ore. – A tough matchup with the local rival didn't go Idaho's way on Saturday, as the Vandals fell to the Cougars of Washington State in three sets to close the North Portland Marriot Invite.  Idaho finished the weekend 1-2, after falling to the hosts and sweeping Utah State on Friday.
 
The Cougars were dominant early, scoring the first six points of the set.  But the Vandals were a resilient bunch and battled back to take their first lead at 19-18, and eventually get up 23-21.  WSU went on a run from there, scoring six of the next eight points to take the set, 27-25.
 
Set two also went to the Cougars.  WSU built its lead slowly, but eventually got up by as many as eight and took the set 25-17.  The Cougars did much of the same in the third, taking the set 25-18 and earning the sweep.
 
The Vandals will hit the road against next weekend for the UNLV Invitational.  Check back with GoVandals.com next week for more information.
 
Fans can stay up-to-date on all things Idaho volleyball by following the team on Twitter and Instagram, @IdahoVolleyball.  Season tickets are also currently on sale at GoVandals.com/Tickets.

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