MOSCOW, Idaho—The Idaho women's basketball team returns to the Cowan Spectrum on Thursday. The Vandals kickoff the final homestand of the season with Portland State. Thursday night's game is the annual Pink Game. The Vandals will wear special shooting shirts that will be auctioned off during the game. Fans can get into the game for free with a donation of a blanket. Admission is $5 for anyone wearing pink.
Fans can also donate $1 and have the chance to take a half-court shot at halftime. All proceeds and donations will go to the Light a Candle Foundation.
About Idaho: The Vandals ended North Dakota's seven-game win streak to close the last week's road trip. Idaho sits third in the Big Sky standings with five games left to play in the regular season.
About the Opponent: Portland State has lost five consecutive. The Vikings last win was an 81-79 upset over Eastern Washington.
The Match-Up: Idaho ran away with a 94-65 win in Portland last time the two schools met. Idaho tied a school record with 17 made 3-pointers. Taylor Pierce led the Vandals with 18 points.
RPI: Idaho's 132 RPI is second in the Big Sky Conference. UND leads the conference (129).
Rain Makers: Idaho along with Sacramento State are the only two schools in the NCAA to have four games of 15 or more 3FGM.
Bounce Back: Idaho is 5-2 following a loss this season. The team was 10-5 last season following a loss. On the flip side Idaho is 12-5 this season after a win.
Lights Out: Idaho's top two 3-point percentages have come against North Dakota this season. The Vandals shot a season-high 58.8 percent (10-for17) from 3-point range in the first meeting with North Dakota. It was the best shooting performance since a 60.0 percent (9-for-15) showing against Seattle U (12/29/12). At North Dakota Idaho shot 52.9 percent (9-for-17)
Halftime: The Vandals are 15-1 when leading at the half. The Vandals have trailed eight times this season at the break. Idaho is 3-5 when trailing at the half. Last season Idaho was 0-12 when starting the second half behind on the scoreboard.
I Love the 90s: The Vandals have scored 90+ points six times this season, matching the team record set in the 1984-85 season.
That 70's Show: Idaho is 17-1 when opponents are held under 70 points. The team is 1-6 when allowing 70 or more points this season. The lone win coming against Sacramento State (88 points).
In Relief: Idaho scored a season-high 56 points off the bench against Southern Utah. The Vandals have scored 702 points off the bench, averaging 28.1 points per game, out-scoring opponents by an average of 8.2 ppg.
Down Low: Idaho scored a season-high 50 points in the paint against at Sacramento State. The Vandals have posted 652 points in the paint, averaging 26.1 per game. Idaho averaged 27.3 points in the paint last season.
Make it Rain: The Vandals are fourth in the NCAA with 10.3 3FGM per game. As a team they have hit a combined 258 3-pointers, fourth most in the NCAA.
First 10: Idaho shot a season-high 52.25 (12-23) in the first quarter against CSUN, to open the season. Idaho has twice scored 29 points in the opening quarter (CSUN, Sac State). The Vandals have been great in the first 10 minutes, out-scoring teams, 400-345.
Second 10: Idaho has out-scored opponents by 110 points (465-355) in the second quarter. The Vandals have scored 230 points in the second frame in Big Sky play including a season-high 33 against North Dakota.
Second Half Surge: Idaho has scored 957 points in the second half this season, averaging 38.3 per game (excluding OT). Idaho is out-scoring opponents by 159 points in the final 20 minutes (excluding OT).
Thievery: Idaho scored a season-high 37 points off turnovers against CSUN. The Vandals scored have scored 20+ points off turnovers 10 times this season, eight games better than last season.
