The Idaho Vandals made a statement in their NCAA basketball matchup against the Pacific Tigers on Saturday, winning 83-53. The Vandals were led by senior guard Trevon Allen, who scored a game-high 24 points and added seven rebounds and five assists.
The Vandals jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as much as 32 points in the second half. Idaho shot an impressive 50.9 percent from the field, including a blistering 58.3 percent from beyond the arc. The Vandals also dominated the glass, outrebounding the Tigers 44-27.
Pacific had no answer for Idaho’s offense, shooting just 33.3 percent from the field and 25 percent from three-point range. The Tigers were led by senior guard Jahlil Tripp, who finished with 15 points and seven rebounds.
The win was a big one for Idaho, who improved to 13-7 on the season and 4-3 in conference play. It was also a big confidence boost for the Vandals, who will look to carry this momentum into their next game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs.
Idaho’s victory over Pacific was a complete team effort, with five players scoring in double figures and 10 players scoring at least one basket. The Vandals will look to continue their success as they face off against Gonzaga on Thursday night.
