MOSCOW, Idaho - The Vandals host Utah Valley for the lone game this Thanksgiving weekend. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and be available via radio broadcast on AM 840 KMAX or GoVandals.com.

ABOUT IDAHO

The Vandals women's basketball won the Bank of Hawaii Classic last weekend, going undefeated. The 50-40 win over Hawaii was earned through a powerful defensive effort and grit.

Sarah Brans led the court with 12 points on the night, going 4-9 from the field and 2-2 from the free-throw line. Amalie Langer had herself a night as well, shooting a perfect 6-6 from the charity line. Langer is 14-14 on free throws this season. Kennedy Johnson dominated the board grabbing a career-high 12 rebounds.

Tonight's win marked the first time since 2022 that the Vandals held their opponent to 40 or fewer points. The last time was against Portland State (64-39) on February 28th, 2022. The Vandals improved to 3-1 on the year and 2-1 against Big West teams, including the win over the reigning champion, Hawaii.

ABOUT UTAH VALLEY

Utah Valley University nabbed 22 steals and Saige Gibb set a new single-game record with eight as the Wolverines ran past Westminster, 76-42, on Tuesday night. UVU forced 33 turnovers and had five different players record multiple steals. Dick and Kaylee Byon led Utah Valley in scoring while Eleyana Tafisi added 10 points and six assists as the Wolverines assisted on 22 of their 26 makes. Gibb and Amanda Barcello both finished with eight points.

SERIES HISTORY

The series between Idaho and Utah Valley is relatively new, facing each other five times in the last 20 years. The last time the two teams met, the Vandals lost 57-59.