PHOENIX—Late offensive rebounds by the opposition cost the Vandals for the second consecutive day. Idaho fell to Grand Canyon, 64-60, closing out the Grand Canyon Thanksgiving Classic on Saturday.
Five fourth-quarter offensive boards by the 'Lopes, helped GCU erase a 58-55 Idaho lead. The 'Lopes gained a 59-58 lead at the 2:13 mark. Idaho's offense went scoreless for a span of four minutes in the final stretch. GCU hit key free throws, extending its lead to 64-58 with inside a minute to play. Brooke Reilly cut the lead down to four for the Vandals with five seconds to go.