One of college basketball’s oldest rivalries takes place in the Palouse.
Idaho and Washington State men’s basketball teams faced each other for the 110th consecutive year Thursday night at the Cowan Spectrum. The Vandals emerged with a 78-74 victory in the 271st matchup in the rivalry.
Idaho coach Don Verlin said he treated Thursday’s game like any other game on the schedule but with an urgency to defend the Spectrum.
“We don’t really prepare any differently for a rivalry game,” Verlin said. “Defending your own court is very important. Not only in nonconference season but obviously in conference season, you always have to defend your home court.