An early lead allowed the Idaho women’s basketball team to come away with yet another Big Sky Conference victory Thursday night.
Sophomore post Geraldine McCorkell scored 16 points to bring Idaho to a 78-61 win over Montana on Thursday. Idaho moves to 5-1 in Big Sky play as a result of the victory.
Senior guard Christina Salvatore finished with a double-double, including 15 points and 10 rebounds.
McCorkell put the Vandals on the scoreboard in the first half with a layup.
The first quarter became a back-and-forth between the two programs. A 3-pointer from senior guard Christina Salvatore allowed the Vandals to take an early lead, but Montana’s Kayleigh Valley responded with consecutive baskets to regain the lead.