The Idaho State Bengals defeated the Omaha Mavericks 63-62 in an exciting game that came down to the wire. The Bengals were led by senior guard Parker’s 14 points and junior guard Arington’s game-winning shot.
The game was tight throughout, with neither team able to pull away. The score was tied at 62 with just seconds left on the clock when Arington stepped up and hit a clutch three-pointer to give the Bengals the lead. The Mavericks had one last chance to tie the game, but their shot missed and Idaho State held on for the win.
Parker was the star of the game for Idaho State, scoring 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the field. He also added four rebounds and two assists in the victory. Arington was also key for the Bengals, finishing with nine points, five rebounds and two assists. His game-winning shot was the difference in the game.
The Mavericks were led by senior guard Mike Anderson, who scored a team-high 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field. He also added four rebounds and three assists in the loss. Junior forward Ryan Smith chipped in with 11 points and seven rebounds for Omaha.
The win was a big one for Idaho State, as it improved their record to 8-4 on the season. The Bengals will look to keep their momentum going when they take on Montana State on Saturday. For Omaha, the loss drops them to 6-6 on the season. They will look to bounce back when they face South Dakota State on Sunday.
