MOSCOW, Idaho – The Idaho Vandals (10-16, 9-8) withstood a late surge to defeat Northern Colorado (11-15, 7-11) 88-79 Saturday afternoon at ICCU Arena.
The Vandals took control of the game just seconds after the opening tip; Sydney Gandy found a streaking Allison Kirby for the layup just five seconds into the game. The Vandals used the spark to jump out to an early 12-4 lead, making their first five shots and shooting 55.6 percent in the first quarter.
Gandy would finish with a game-high 22 points and eight assists.
The Vandal offense continued to operate efficiently, opening a 27-point lead with 4:43 left in the third quarter.