Idaho State Bengals @ Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Porter scores 19 to carry Idaho St. over N. Arizona 70-66
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- — Malik Porter had 19 points off the bench to lead Idaho State to a 70-66 win over Northern Arizona on Thursday night.
Austin Smellie had 11 points for Idaho State (7-20, 5-13 Big Sky Conference). Daxton Carr added 11 points. Tarik Cool had six assists.
Jalen Cone had 26 points for the Lumberjacks (9-19, 5-12), whose losing streak reached four games. Nik Mains added 15 points. Carson Towt had 11 rebounds and six assists.
The Bengals leveled the season series against the Lumberjacks. Northern Arizona defeated Idaho State 73-70 on Dec. 4.
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Game Information
Flagstaff, AZ
Referee:Tim Marion
Referee:Doug Sturdivan
Referee:Scott DeBo
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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