Washington State handed Idaho its first loss of the season, pulling away for a 76-53 win in the Battle of the Palouse. The Vandals struggled to score in the second quarter, and the Cougars’ early perimeter shooting created a deficit Idaho couldn’t erase. Hope Hassmann led Idaho with 15 points, while Keanna Salave’a grabbed 12 rebounds.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Washington State 76, Idaho 53.
  • Idaho out-rebounded Washington State, 47-37.
  • The Vandals shot 2-for-20 from the field in the second quarter.
  • Washington State made 6 of 7 3-pointers in the first quarter.
Yes, But

Idaho’s rebounding edge and third-quarter rally showed resilience, but its shooting struggles and the early deficit proved too much to overcome.

What’s Next

Idaho returns home Sunday, Nov. 15, to face Walla Walla, with tipoff set for 2 p.m. The game will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

The Vandals kept winning the battle on the boards, but they’ll need more consistent scoring to turn that effort into a win.