Sanders helps Idaho slip past Santa Clara 69-59
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Victor Sanders scored 24 points to help Idaho slip past Santa Clara 69-59 in the Great Alaska Shootout on Wednesday night.
The Vandals (3-1) led 25-24 at the break but fell behind early in the second half and trailed 50-40 midway. Sanders sank a 3-pointer to get them back on top, 60-59, with 3:08 to play, and then struck again from distance as part of a 9-0 finish for the final score.
Perrion Callandret added 20 points, three rebounds and seven assists for the Vandals. Nate Sherwood chipped in nine points with five rebounds. Callandret's 5 of 5 from distance helped the team average 55 percent from 3-point range and 46 percent from the field overall.
KJ Feagin led the Broncos (1-3) with 18 points and six assists. Santa Clara -- which averaged 38 percent shooting from the field -- has lost three straight after winning its opener against Division III La Verne.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Steve Somers
- Tom Nally
- Levon Zakarian
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Montana | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Northern Arizona | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Northern Colorado | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Weber State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Idaho State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Montana State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Eastern Washington | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Portland State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Loyola Marymount | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Oregon State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Pacific | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Saint Mary's | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Santa Clara | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Washington State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Pepperdine | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Portland | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| San Diego | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| San Francisco | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
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