MOSCOW, Idaho—Christina Salvatore, Ali Forde, Connie Ballestero, Tayla Corrigan and Renae Mokrzycki will each be honored prior to tip-off of Saturday's contest against Sacramento State. Plan on arriving early to support the five seniors as they close out their home-career at the Cowan Spectrum at 2 p.m. PT.
About Idaho: The Vandals moved into a tie for second in the Big Sky with their win over Portland State on Thursday. Saturday is Idaho's final home game of the season. Idaho will play the final three on the road.
About the Opponent: Sacramento State upset Eastern Washington in Cheney on Thursday. The Hornets are currently on a three-game winning streak.
The Match-Up: Idaho 98 points in the last meeting at Sacramento State. The Vandals hold a 3-1 advantage at home over the Hornets.
RPI: Idaho's 135 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 13-5 this season after a win.
Shots Fired: Idaho recorded season-high 89 field goal attempts against Portland State.
Numbers Game: All 13 available players saw game action on Thursday against Portland State.
20+ Club: Idaho has won 11 games this season by a margin of 20 or more points. Idaho won by 20+ points in 13 games in the 1984-85 season.
Halftime: The Vandals are 16-1 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 18-1 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).
Thievery: Idaho scored a season-high 37 points off turnovers against CSUN. The Vandals scored have scored 20+ points off turnovers 11 times this season, nine games better than last season. Most recently Idaho posted 23 against Portland State.
In Relief: Idaho scored a season-high 56 points off the bench against Southern Utah. The Vandals have scored 751 points off the bench, averaging 28.9 points per game, out-scoring opponents by an average of 9.4 ppg.
Down Low: Idaho scored a season-high 50 points in the paint against at Sacramento State. The Vandals have posted 688 points in the paint, averaging 26.5 per game. Idaho averaged 27.3 points in the paint last season.
Make it Rain: The Vandals are fourth in the NCAA with 10.4 3FGM per game. As a team they have hit a combined 270 3-pointers, third 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, 423-360.
Second 10: Idaho has out-scored opponents by 113 points (483-370) in the second quarter. The Vandals have scored 248 points in the second frame in Big Sky play including a season-high 33 against North Dakota.
Second Half Surge: Idaho has scored 1,000 points in the second half this season, averaging 38.5 per game (excluding OT). Idaho is out-scoring opponents by 169 points in the final 20 minutes (excluding OT).
Hard to Stop: Opponents have struggled to slow the Idaho offense. Idaho is averaging 73.8 ppg (3rd BSC) and is out-scoring opponents by 12.7 ppg, second in the conference.
Playing Nice: Idaho is the least penalized team in the Big Sky, averaging 14.7 personal fouls per game. The Vandals rank 24th in nation in the category.
Tough D: Opponents are shooting just 36.6 percent, ranking second in the Big Sky in Field-Goal Percentage Defense. Idaho has held opponents to 28.7 percent shooting from 3-point range, second best 3-Point Field Goal Percent Defense in the league.
