Victor Sanders – men’s basketball
Idaho sophomore guard Victor Sanders posted a career-high 24 points in Saturday’s 64-54 loss to Arkansas-Little Rock at the Cowan Spectrum. With 10 ties and eight lead changes through the night, Little Rock pulled away for a late win. Although the Vandals fell to Little Rock (7-0), Sanders shot 8 of 14 from the floor and 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, including one four-point play. The Portland, Oregon, native also had three rebounds and two steals. The Vandals (5-4) take on Washington State at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Cowan Spectrum.
Ali Forde – women’s basketball
Idaho senior post Ali Forde earned a double-double in Idaho’s 61-57 win Saturday at the Cowan Spectrum. Forde, who finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds, played with an injured hip. She shot 7 of 14 from the field and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line. She led the team with five blocks.
The Vandals (7-1) will play Texas Tech at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Lubbock, Texas.