Idaho Vandals @ Sacramento State Hornets
Payne scores 23 as Idaho knocks off Sacramento State 80-67
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- — Jack Payne had 23 points in Idaho's 80-67 victory over Sacramento State on Thursday.
Payne added five rebounds for the Vandals (7-9, 2-1 Big Sky Conference). Kristian Gonzalez went 5 of 7 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to add 15 points. Tyler Linhardt had 13 points and shot 5 for 12, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc.
The Hornets (5-10, 1-1) were led by Jacob Holt, who posted 35 points, 10 rebounds and two steals. Sacramento State also got 13 points and four assists from Julian Vaughns.
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These two teams both play Saturday. Idaho visits Portland State and Sacramento State hosts Eastern Washington.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bret Smith
- Rick Batsell
- Gregory Nixon
2025-26 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 0-0 | - | 9-1 |
| Idaho | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Portland State | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Idaho State | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Montana | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Northern Arizona | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Weber State | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Montana State | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 0-0 | - | 2-7 |

