POCATELLO, Idaho—Idaho's chances of a first-round bye at the Big Sky Tournament took a blow on Thursday. Idaho State continued to protect its home court against the Vandal women's basketball team. The Bengals scored a season-high en route to an 11-point defeat of the Vandals, 80-69.
The Vandals struggles continue in southern Idaho. ISU has now won the last five meetings in Pocatello. The Vandals last win came on Feb. 10, 1996.
The loss drops Idaho down to sixth in the Big Sky standings. Idaho State and Eastern Washington remain in a tie for fourth at 10-5 in conference play.