Idaho State Bengals @ Idaho Vandals
Cool scores 30 to lift Idaho St. over Idaho 79-70
MOSCOW, Idaho -- — Tarik Cool had a season-high 30 points as Idaho State snapped its 11-game road losing streak, beating Idaho 79-70 on Thursday night.
Jared Rodriguez had 16 points and seven rebounds for Idaho State (5-17, 3-10 Big Sky Conference). Brayden Parker added 11 points.
Mikey Dixon had 22 points for the Vandals (5-18, 2-11), who have now lost four games in a row. Trevante Anderson added 19 points. Tanner Christensen had 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Bengals improve to 2-0 against the Vandals this season. Idaho State defeated Idaho 81-74 on Jan. 15.
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Game Information
Moscow, ID
Referee:Shawn Lehigh
Referee:Matthew Rukasin
Referee:Randal Anders
2025-26 Standings
| Big Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 13-5 | - | 20-11 |
| Montana State | 12-6 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-7 | 2 | 14-19 |
| Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Montana | 10-8 | 3 | 18-16 |
| Weber State | 10-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Idaho | 9-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Sacramento State | 6-12 | 7 | 10-21 |
| Idaho State | 5-13 | 8 | 13-20 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
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