RENO, Nev.— Both the Idaho women and men have advanced to the Big Sky Tournament semifinals, taking place on Friday in Reno. The women will tip-off against No. 2 Eastern Washington at 2:35 p.m., whlie the men will take on No. 2 Montana at 8:05 p.m.
“Everyone in on a high,” head women's coach Jon Newlee said after practice on Thursday. “You win a game in the tournament you better be feeling good. The way we won it was crazy as well. Everyone is feeling good and worked hard [at practice].”
About Idaho Women: The Vandals led for a grand total of 1:20 against Weber State in Wednesday's quarterfinal-overtime win.
Taylor Pierce drained a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to advance, 86-83. Freshman
Mikayla Ferenz hit a season-high eight 3's, leading all scorers with 29 points.
About the Opponent: Eastern Washington defeated Sacramento State in a high-scoring 100-97 affair. Hayley Hodgins led the Eagles with 27 points.
MEN'S HOOPS
"They're a good basketball team," said head men's coach
Don Verlin. "As coaches we just have to get back to work and figure out what they do well and try to take away their tendencies."
About Idaho Men: The Vandals took down local rival Eastern Washington in a thrilling quarterfinal on Thursday night, 77-73.
Nate Sherwood was stellar, scoring a career-high 19 points and grabbing a team-high eight boards.
Pat Ingram was a sparkplug off the bench, scoring a career-high 12 points.
Jordan Scott came up big on the defensive end, blocking EWU's final shot to seal the win.
About the Opponent: Montana entered the tournament as the No. 2 seed after posting a 14-4 record in Big Sky play. Idaho came out victorious in the lone meeting in Missoula, 63-58.
Victor Sanders led the way, scoring 27 points.
All games can be watched at WatchBigSky.com
