FINAL SCORE: Idaho 86, Portland State 66
RECORDS: Idaho (22-5, 13-1), Portland State (6-20, 2-12)
IDAHO LEADERS: Kyra Gardner (17 points),
Ana Pinheiro (10 rebounds), Pinheiro and
Hope Hassmann (five assists)
PRESS CONFERENCE
NOTABLES:
- The Vandals have won eleven games in a row, and 13 of their last 14
- Longest winning streak since 1984-85 when we won 13 and in a row
- This was the 16th game Idaho scored 80 or more points – the Vandals have a 15-1 record in those games
- Arthur Moreira had his 40th win as a coach
- He is two wins away from tying fifth in all-time coaching wins at Idaho
- The win tonight clinches the Vandals best home record in ICCU Arena history with 11 wins in a season, surpassing last year's record of 10
- The Vandals have won 24 of the last 27 games against PSU
- Six Vandals scored in double figures
- Ana Pinheiro secured her second career double-double
- The 12th Vandal double-double of the 2025-2026 season
QUOTABLES
"We've been talking in the locker room, when you're in the spot that we are in right now - everybody's hunting for you. You know, you've got to be ready for everybody's best game and there's no easy games in our schedule and I thought we responded really well." - Arthur Moreira
MOSCOW, Idaho – On a Thursday night with a crowd of over 1,300 Vandal faithful, the Idaho Vandals Women's Basketball Team secured a win of 86 - 66 against the Portland State Vikings.
Idaho's offense wasted no time finding its rhythm, as all-conference guard Hope Hassmann banking home a driving layup. As the first quarter continued on, Kyra Gardner stepped into a three-pointer with two sets of Viking hands in her face, burying it energizing the bench and crowd. The Vandals were locked in from the start, shooting a blistering 57.9 percent in the first quarter while going a perfect 3-for-3 from the free-throw line.
Debora Dos Santos led the way offensively in the opening half, pouring in nine points to pace Idaho. Her steady scoring, combined with Hassmann's aggressive start, helped fuel an 8-0 run in the second quarter that created separation the Vandals needed.
As the second half began, Ella Uriarte wasted no time extending the Idaho lead, knocking down a triple to open the third quarter and push the Vandal lead to a baker's-dozen.
Ana Pinheiro delivered a strong performance carried into the second half as she dished out three of her team-leading five assists. Her final line read 10 points, 10 boards, five assists, and no turnovers. With contributions across the lineup and an explosive start setting the tone, Idaho carried its momentum from the opening tip through the final horn, securing its 11th win in a row, beating the Vikings 86 - 66.
UP NEXT: The Vandals stay at home where they will play Sacramento State. That game will take place on Saturday, tip off is set for 2 p.m.
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