Bobcats Run Away from Vandals in Second Half

BOZEMAN, Mont. – The Idaho men's basketball team fell, 72-50, to Montana State on Thursday evening. The Vandals (6-16, 2-9 BSC) and Bobcats (12-10, 6-5 BSC) were tied at halftime, but the home side exploded in the second half to secure the win.

THE GAME

With the game tied, 7-7, Idaho went on a 7-0 run. The Vandals continued to keep the Bobcats at arm's length, but eventually the home side fought back and tied it back up, 30-30, with four minutes remaining until the break. The two teams entered halftime tied 32-32.

Idaho scored the first four points of the second half, but the Bobcats outscored the Vandals, 40-18, in the final 20 minutes. The home side shot 68.0 percent in the period, including…