Sophomore Victor Sanders cheered his teammates from the sideline, his right hand covered in a large white cast.
The Vandals leading scorer was joined by teammate Perrion Callandret. The guard sat on the bench with his right leg extended, encased in a medical boot.
The two offensive leaders for Idaho were playing an unfamiliar role Saturday night, confined to the bench due to recent injuries.
In the absence of the Vandal playmakers, senior guard Chris Sarbaugh delivered on two pivotal free throws in the waning seconds of Saturday’s game to elevate Idaho to a 56-55 win over Portland State.