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Idaho, 38 Fresno State, 68
The University of Idaho women’s basketball team had another rough shooting game and lost to Fresno State University — the Western Athletic Conference leaders — 68-38 in Fresno, Calif. on Thursday.
While the Bulldogs climbed to 15-9 on the season and 10-1 in WAC play, the Vandals’ record slipped to 2-21 and 1-10 in the WAC.
The Vandals started off slow and put in just four-of-35 shots in the first half. Comparatively, Fresno State made 14-of-29 shots from the field and finished the half leading 31-15.
The last time the Vandals were matched up with the Bulldogs, they were leading 31-28 at halftime.
“We play more of a half court offense and last time we played, we were able to slow it down and do what we wanted,” Idaho coach Mike Divilbiss said. “They knew they didn’t want to get into a half court game with us and they were able to speed it up more today.”
“We were just a little quick and rushed at times,” he said.
Katie Madison led the Vandals once again in scoring with 13 points and five rebounds. Freshman Yinka Olorunnife was second on Idaho’s list, scoring six points and grabbing five rebounds.
Jaleesa Ross was Fresno State’s leading-scorer on Thursday with 16 points.
Idaho, 48 Nevada, 68
Turnovers proved to be a scourge for the Vandals this time around as they lost to Nevada 68-48 on Saturday night in Reno, Nev.
The Vandals, who have the youngest starting line-up in the WAC, turned the ball over 30 times during the game. Nevada converted 34 points on Idaho’s turnovers.
Nevada only had 14 turnovers in the game.
“Fresno State and Nevada are two of the top three teams in the conference and Boise State next Thursday is the other top-three team we’ll face on the road,” Divilbiss said. “I was a little worried about this road trip and us losing our spirit, but we really haven’t.”
Madison and Olorunnife tied for leading scorer with 14 points each. Madison also pulled down seven rebounds.
Carli Bakondy showed up for the Vandals with 11 points and three steals.
“I think the kids feel better about their effort tonight, and they feel like they grew and got better and that’s what we want them to do,” Divilbiss said. “Our future is bright if we keep growing like we did tonight.”
Dellena Criner and Cherlanda Franklin tied for leading scorer for the Wolf Pack with 15 points apiece.
With this loss, the Vandals‘ record slipped again to 2-22 overall and 1-11 in the WAC. The Wolf Pack climbed to 18-7 on the season and 9-3 in WAC play.
Up next for the Vandals is another game on the road. They will take on the Boise State Broncos in Boise on Thursday.
The women will return home Feb. 28 to face Hawai’i in the Cowan Spectrum.
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