RENO, Nev. - San Francisco (4-1) used a strong second half to top the Vandals (1-3) 77-70 in the opening game of the Nugget Classic present by the University of Nevada Friday afternoon. 

After a slow first quarter, the offense's picked up the pace in the second quarter. Idaho exploded for 28 points, turning a three point deficit into a four point halftime lead. 

Allison Kirby (15 reb. 14 points) and Louise Forsyth (14 points, 11 reb.) each recorded double-doubles for the Vandals.

Paris Atchley scored 11 points and Beyonce Bea scored 10 as the Vandals shot 38 percent from the field. Despite having four players in double-figures and Sydney Gandy and Tiana Johnson both scoring nine points. Idaho couldn't keep pace in the third quarter as they were outscored by 10 in the frame. The Dons used that momentum to build a ten point lead in the fourth quarter and hold on down the stretch to seal the win. 

Ioanna Krimili led the Dons with a game-high 22 points. 

The Vandals will face host Nevada tomorrow Nov. 27 in the second game of the Nugget Classic. Tip-off from the Lawlor Events center is set for 2 p.m.  For the full schedule and Links to watch and follow live stats click HERE

Notes:
The Vandals gave up a season-high eight made 3-point field goals. 
Louise Forsyth scored seven of the teams 10 first quarter points. 

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