| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDHO | 48 | 49 | 97 |
| PRST | 37 | 51 | 88 |
Blake, Sanders combined for 50, Idaho tops Portland St 97-88
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Brayon Blake scored 28 points with eight rebounds, Victor Sanders added 22 points with seven assists and Idaho turned back Portland State 97-88 on Thursday night.
The Vandals (15-7, 7-3 Big Sky Conference) took the lead midway through the first half and kept the lead in double figures most of the second half to avenge a one-point home loss in the first meeting.
Perrion Callandret added 16 points for Idaho. The Vandals went 11 of 23 from 3-point range and shot 61 percent overall.
Blake and Sanders combined for Idaho's first 10 points of the second half for a 58-40 lead. The Vikings scored nine straight but never got close than nine until the last minute.
Blake scored 14 in the first half and the Vandals broke away from a 24-24 tie to lead 48-37 at the break.
Michael Mayhew scored 20 for the Vikings (13-9, 3-6), who shot 43 percent. Bryce Canda added 17 points and Brandon Hollins scored 15.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Meaux
- Toby Doolittle
- Juan Corral
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 6-0 | - | 14-5 |
| Montana | 5-2 | 1.5 | 12-8 |
| Portland State | 3-2 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Idaho State | 3-2 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| Idaho | 3-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Montana State | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-12 |
| Northern Arizona | 2-4 | 4 | 11-8 |
| Eastern Washington | 2-4 | 4 | 6-13 |
| Weber State | 1-4 | 4.5 | 7-12 |
| Sacramento State | 1-4 | 4.5 | 5-13 |
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