The Idaho Vandals made a statement on Saturday night with a 44-36 victory over the Eastern Washington Eagles in the Big Sky Conference matchup. The Vandals, who have been struggling this season, showed their resilience and determination in the win.
The Vandals got off to a hot start, scoring 14 points in the first quarter. They continued to build on their lead in the second quarter, scoring another 14 points to take a 28-14 lead into halftime. Eastern Washington was able to make a comeback in the third quarter, scoring 13 points to cut the deficit to 28-27.
However, Idaho was able to hold on in the fourth quarter, scoring 16 points to secure the 44-36 victory. Quarterback Mason Petrino led the way for the Vandals, throwing for three touchdowns and running for another. Wide receiver Cutrell Haywood also had a big game, catching two touchdown passes and finishing with seven receptions for 103 yards.
The win was a big one for Idaho, as it marked their first conference win of the season. It also snapped a four-game losing streak for the Vandals, who will look to build on this momentum as they continue their Big Sky Conference schedule.
Eastern Washington will look to bounce back from the loss as they prepare for their next conference matchup against Montana State. The Eagles will need to find ways to get their offense going if they want to have any chance of success in the Big Sky Conference.
Overall, it was an exciting game between two teams looking to make a statement in the Big Sky Conference. Idaho was able to come out on top in this matchup and will look to continue their success as they move forward in the season.
