In a roller coaster season, it was only fitting that one of Idaho’s best wins of the season would include every possible peak and valley.
The Vandals defeated the University of Denver 88-66 Sunday to advance to the third round of the Women’s National Invite Tournament.
In front of a packed Memorial Gym, the Vandals struggled early but kept within striking distance as the Pioneers led for all but 1:28 of the first half.
Denver looked the part of the Summit League’s most prolific offense through the first half. The Pioneers came into Sunday’s matchup averaging 80.