Cools scores 20, Idaho State cruises past Idaho 81-74
POCATELLO, Idaho -- — Tarik Cool scored 20 points to lead four in double figures and Idaho State beat Idaho 81-74 on Saturday night.
Emmit Taylor III had 12 points for Idaho State (3-11, 1-4 Big Sky Conference). Liam Sorensen and Austin Smellie added 11 points apiece. Sorensen also had six assists.
Mikey Dixon scored 21 points to lead Idaho (3-13, 0-5). Rashad Smith added 17 points, Jemeil King had 14 and Yusef Salih 10.
Cool's 3-pointer gave the Bengals a 69-48 lead with 8:29 remaining. The Vandals cut the deficit to single digits inside the final minute.
Idaho State ended a three-game losing skid. Idaho has lost four straight.
Idaho plays at Northern Arizona on Monday. Idaho State hosts Weber State on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gregg Morstein
- Jason Horsley
- Tommy Johnson
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Northern Colorado | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Montana | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Portland State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Idaho State | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Montana State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Weber State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Idaho | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Eastern Washington | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
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