OGDEN, Utah—The Road to Reno winds down this week with the final two regular season games of the season. Idaho begins the final stretch at Weber State before closing the regular season at Idaho State. The Big Sky Tournament begins next week in Reno, Nev.
About Idaho: The Vandals enter the final week of the regular season looking to secure a top-four seed in the Big Sky Tournament and a first-round bye. The Vandals can clinch the by with either a 2-0 or 1-1 record this week.
About the Opponent: Weber State has lost its last two contests. The Wildcats were on the road at Montana State and Montana last week. WSU currently sits sixth in the Big Sky standings.
The Match-Up: The Vandals won both meetings against the Wildcats last season. The latter being a 71-42 win in the Cowan Spectrum. Ali Forde and Connie Ballestero each had 12 points in the win.
RPI: Idaho's 139 RPI is second in the Big Sky Conference. UND leads the conference (112).
Top Marks: Idaho scored 107 points against Sacramento State. It was the most points scored by a Vandal team since 118 at Gonzaga in 1983.
Rain Makers: Idaho along with Sacramento State are the only two schools in the NCAA to have four games of 15 or more 3FGM.
20+ Club: Idaho has won 12 games this season by a margin of 20 or more points. Idaho won by 20+ points in 13 games in the 1984-85 season.
I Love the 90s: The Vandals have scored 90+ points seven times this season, setting a new team record. Idaho hit the mark six times in 1984-85 season.
No Contest: Idaho has four games this season with a margin of victory greater than 30 points (56 CSUN, 32 Iowa State, 45 SUU, 47 Sac State).
Keepin' the Lid On: Idaho held Sacramento State to opponent season-low in field goal percentage. The Hornets shot just 23.7% from the field. The Vandals held UND to a season low and 10.0% from 3.
Halftime: The Vandals are 17-1 when leading at the half. The Vandals have trailed nine times this season at the break. Idaho is 3-6 when trailing at the half. Last season Idaho was 0-12 when starting the second half behind on the scoreboard.
First 10: Idaho shot a season-high 71.4 percent (15-21) in the first quarter against Sacramento State to open the season. Idaho scored a season-high 38 points in the opening quarter. The Vandals have been great in the first 10 minutes, out-scoring teams, 482-387.
Second 10: Idaho has out-scored opponents by 110 points (520-410) in the second quarter. The Vandals have scored 293 points in the second frame in Big Sky play including a season-high 33 against North Dakota.
That 70's Show: Idaho is 19-1 when opponents are held under 70 points. The team is 1-7 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 12 times this season, 10 games better than last season. Most recently Idaho posted 21 against Sacramento State.
In Relief: Idaho scored a season-high 56 points off the bench against Southern Utah. The Vandals have scored 797 points off the bench, averaging 28.5 points per game, out-scoring opponents by an average of 9.6 ppg.
Down Low: Idaho scored a season-high 50 points in the paint against at Sacramento State. The Vandals have posted 766 points in the paint, averaging 27.4 per game. Idaho averaged 27.3 points in the paint last season.
Make it Rain: The Vandals are fourth in the NCAA with 10.5 3FGM per game. As a team they have hit a school-record 293 3-pointers, fourth most in the NCAA.
