Josh Grissom | Sports Editor
Prediction: Idaho 69 — Idaho State 63
With an automatic bye in the postseason tournament potentially at stake for the Vandals, the team will enter its season finale looking to earn a crucial day of rest next week. Idaho will be aided by the presence of sophomore guard Victor Sanders, who sparked the Vandal offense in the 66-62 victory over Eastern Washington. However, junior guard Perrion Callandret appeared to aggravate a previous foot injury during the game against the Eagles, possibly limiting his effectiveness on the court. Despite this setback, the Vandals will earn a low-scoring victory over Idaho State.
Luis Torres | Vandal Nation Manager
Prediction: Idaho 73 — Idaho State 67
The stakes are high in Saturday’s matchup, as the Vandals will look to earn a first round bye and end the regular season on a high note with a home win over the Bengals. Sophomore guard Victor Sanders is back to his mid-season form, so fans should expect the sophomore to lead the team to victory. Chris Sarbaugh has also become a dark horse competitor, and the senior has the potential to deliver a stellar performance on Senior Night. The Vandals should easily cruise to victory over Idaho State.
Tess Fox | Photo Editor
Prediction: Idaho 85 — Idaho State 83
Although both Idaho and Idaho State are two of the teams battling for a bye in the Big Sky tournament next week, the Vandal have an advantage. Idaho has both sophomore Victor Sanders and junior Perrion Callandret back, although Callandret’s recent foot injury leaves his status questionable over the weekend. The game will be competitive throughout, but Idaho will earn a hard fought win.
Brandon Hill | Sports Writer
Prediction: Idaho 69 — Idaho State 66
The Vandals will host conference rival Idaho State this Saturday at the Cowan Spectrum as the final home game of the year. The Bengals have had some trouble playing on the road, while Idaho will be looking to seize an automatic first round bye in the conference tournament with a win on its home court. Idaho will have the momentum in its favor after last week’s victory over Eastern Washington. The Vandals will earn a thrilling win to close out the regular season.
Mihaela Karst | Sports Writer
Prediction: Idaho 73 — Idaho State 64
The energy in the Cowan Spectrum will be the push the Vandals need to get another victory as the team prepares for the Big Sky Conference tournament. Sophomore Victor Sanders appears to be getting back into the swing of things, which will add to the offensive production of the Vandals. Sanders and his teammates will take control of the game early on and ride a wave of momentum to the final buzzer.