THIBODEAUX, La. – A balanced offense and some lock-down defense in the second half helped propel Idaho to the 79-68 win over Nicholls State on Sunday night. Not much time for rest for the Vandals, with the annual Battle of the Palouse coming up on Wednesday in the Cowan Spectrum.
THE GAME
The Colonels jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead, but the Vandals responded quickly to take a lead of their own. Idaho had its difficulties breaking the press at moments, committing 10 turnovers in the opening frame. The Vandals would close the half well, taking a 40-34 lead into the break.