Josh Grissom | Sports Editor
Prediction: Idaho 74 — Montana State 73
Sophomore guard Victor Sanders was electric last week, scoring 33 points against Northern Arizona and 29 points against Southern Utah. But the Vandals will likely be without the team’s second-leading scorer in junior guard Perrion Callandret, who has been ruled out of the matchup with a foot injury. The absence of Callandret and the atmosphere of a road trip to Bozeman will likely impact Idaho, but the team should still squeak by with another Big Sky Conference victory.
Luis Torres | Vandal Nation Manager
Prediction: Idaho 74 — Montana State 71
Idaho’s overtime loss to Southern Utah Saturday is an example of how conference records in the Big Sky can be deceiving. The Vandals are back on the road where they seemed to have more success and that streak will continue against Montana State this weekend. Without Perrion Callandret, the Sherwood brothers and sophomore guard Victor Sanders must continue to play competitively and not let a potential win slip away from the team. As a result, this game will be closer than people expect.
Tess Fox | Photo Editor
Prediction: Idaho 63 — Montana 80
The Vandals will put up a valiant fight against the Bobcats on the road in Bozeman. But with guard Perrion Callandret out of the game with a foot injury, Idaho will lose the leadership scoring abilities of the junior. His absence will prove to be too much for the Vandals, who will struggle to produce offensively in his absence.
Mihaela Karst | Sports Writer
Prediction: Idaho 80 — Montana State 72
Based on the performances of key Idaho athletes, I think the Vandals will hold their own against conference opponent Montana State. The Vandals will recover well from their tough overtime loss to Southern Utah and pull away in the second half. I would not be surprised to see Vic Sanders post another career-best Saturday night.
Brock Woods | Sports Writer
Prediction: Idaho 78 — Montana State 69
Even though the Vandals are playing a Montana State program with a 7-11 overall record, Idaho will be in the midst of a tough road trip this week. The Vandals need a win to improve their record in Big Sky play and gain some much needed momentum before the upcoming conference tournament in March. Idaho will earn a hard-fought win in Bozeman with scrappy play and a strong offensive effort.