MOSCOW, Idaho - Idaho women's basketball is back on the road for a pair of neutral-site games against former conference foes at the University of San Diego Winter Classic. The Vandals meet Nevada Saturday before playing New Mexico State Sunday.
ABOUT IDAHO: Â The Vandals are coming off of the first win of the season, a 90-84 true road win over the Naval Academy. The Vandals were picked to finish third by the Big Sky Coaches and
Beyonce Bea was named to the Big Sky Preseason team. Idaho returns three starters off of last year's team; Bea,
Sydney Gandy and
Tiana Johnson, who is taking advantage of her covid year to play a fifth season of basketball. Bea is averaging 22.5 points per game to lead the way for Idaho, best in the Big Sky Conference and 10th in the NCAA. The Vandals welcome in six newcomers, including a pair of transfers in
Jenna Kilty (Portland State) and Malone (Idaho State).Â
ABOUT NEVADA: The Wolfpack are 2-3 on the season with wins over DII Stanislaus State and Milwaukee. Lexie Givens leads the way for Nevada at 10.4 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Five players average over eight points per game.Â
SERIES HISTORY: The Vandals hold an 18-17 edge over former Big Sky opponent Nevada. The have only met once on a neutral court, a win for Nevada.Â
ABOUT NEW MEXICO STATE: The Aggies are 2-4 on the year with wins over New Mexico Highlands, and an overtime win over New Mexico. Fama Thiam leads the way for the Aggies at 10.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Four players score 8.8 points per game.Â
SERIES HISTORY: Idaho has dominated the series over former WAC foe NM State. The Vandals are 23-9 all-time and 2-0 in neutral-site games.Â
