Did a win Saturday night technically matter? No.
Prior to tip, Idaho and Southern Utah had already locked the second and No. 10 spots in next week’s Big Sky Tournament, respectively.
Roughly speaking however, it meant a lot.
Playing without and for senior guard Perrion Callandret — who will miss the remainder of the year due to a broken knee cap suffered Feb. 22 at Idaho State — the Vandals got gutsy, as if they were on the outside, looking in, and edged the Thunderbirds 78-76 on senior night in Cowan Spectrum.
“These six guys have been very special to this program; very special to me personally,” Idaho Head Coach Don Verlin said.