Idaho survived an exciting start to the postseason against Montana State.
The Vandals (18-12, BSC 14-5) edged the Bobcats (16-15, BSC 9-10) by a score of 76-74. Idaho took the lead for good early in the first quarter, but the teams traded runs throughout the game to keep things interesting.
Idaho was led by junior guards Taylor Pierce and Mikayla Ferenz. Pierce led the team with six assists and poured in 21 points, all of which came from 7-16 3-point shooting. Ferenz added 27 of her own, 21 of which came in the second half. Both veterans played all 40 minutes.