Vandal Hoops fell to Sacramento State in the opening round of the Big Sky Tournament, concluding their season with a 72-64 defeat at Idaho Central Arena. Junior forward Julius Mims showcased an impressive performance, leading the Vandals with 20 points and seven rebounds, but it wasn't enough to secure the win as the Hornets capitalized on free throw opportunities.

The Big Picture

The loss in the tournament reflects the end of Idaho men's basketball's 2023-24 season, highlighting the team's strengths and challenges faced throughout the game.

By the Numbers
  • Idaho shot 43% (24-56) from the field, while Sacramento State shot 44% (22-50).
  • Sacramento State scored 17 second-half points from free throws, compared to Idaho's two.
State of Play
  • Julius Mims led the team with 20 points and seven rebounds.
  • Quinn Denker recorded 14 points and played all 40 minutes of the game.
  • Idaho sank all six of their free throw attempts in this game.
Bottom Line

Despite a strong effort from Julius Mims and the team, Idaho Vandals fell short in the Big Sky Tournament first round, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities and maintaining consistency in free throw shooting for future games.