The Vandals (5-6) open the 2017 Big Sky season with its first match of the season on Thursday. The Vandals return to Memorial Gym against Montana State (4-5), having played the previous 11 matches on the road.
Idaho will continue at home on Saturday against Montana (5-8).
The Vandals swept the season series last year against the Bobcats. Idaho has won the last eight straight matches with Montana State, dating back to 2010.
Idaho has won 10 of the last 11 matches with Montana under Coach Buchanan. The Vandals are perfect (5-0) at home against the Lady Griz since 2000.