- Game: Idaho Vandals vs Montana State Bobcats
- Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Location: Worthington Arena in Bozeman, MT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Idaho Vandals (13-9) are set to compete against the Montana State Bobcats (13-10) on Thursday at Worthington Arena.
In their previous matchup, the Idaho Vandals triumphed over Northern Arizona with a score of 79-62. Idaho showcased an impressive shooting percentage of 54.4% (31 out of 57) and connected on 10 of 25 three-point attempts. They also excelled at the charity stripe, converting 7 of 9 attempts for an accuracy of 77.8%. The Vandals secured 30 rebounds, including 4 on the offensive end, and logged 16 assists while forcing 11 turnovers and stealing the ball 7 times. Defensively, Idaho held their opponents to a shooting percentage of 43.4% (23 of 53). Northern Arizona managed 8 assists but only 5 steals and gathered 26 rebounds (7 offensive, 19 defensive), while missing out on any blocks. From the line, they hit 11 of 18 attempts, achieving 61.1% efficiency, and made 5 of 17 from beyond the arc. Idaho committed 18 personal fouls against Northern Arizona’s 14.
A standout player in this matchup was Isaiah Brickner, who ended the night with an impressive 75.0% shooting from the field. In 28 minutes on the court, he secured 8 rebounds and scored 31 points, making 12 of 16 shots, while also dishing out 1 assist.
Idaho enters this game with a season record of 13-9. On average, they commit 10.9 turnovers and 18.8 fouls per game. The Vandals are grabbing 36.8 rebounds per contest and have tallied 291 assists this season, positioning them 259th nationally in assists. They’re shooting 36.3% from three-point range (232 out of 640) and 74.9% from the free throw line. With an average of 80.0 points per game (ranked 106th in the nation), they boast a shooting percentage of 45.2% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Vandals force 11.5 turnovers per game while committing 19.2 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 34.2% shooting from three-point range and rank 182nd in points allowed (73.5 PPG). The Idaho defense permits a shooting percentage of 43.7% (555 of 1,271) and concedes 33.4 rebounds per game, allowing 263 assists this season, ranking 68th in the nation.
In their last outing, the Montana State Bobcats suffered a defeat against Portland State, falling 63-54. Defensively, they allowed 31 rebounds to Portland State (9 offensive) and ended the game shooting 33.9% from the field (19 out of 56) and 20.0% from three-point land (5 out of 25). However, they excelled at the free throw line, making 11 of 13 attempts (84.6%). The Bobcats also forced Portland State into 13 turnovers while recording 9 steals. Overall, Montana State secured 30 rebounds.
Jeremiah Davis was pivotal for the Bobcats, finishing the contest with 16 points on 6 of 12 shooting (50.0%) and contributing 2 rebounds in 26 minutes on the court, although he did not record any assists.
Montana State holds a record of 13-10 this season. They average 16.2 fouls per game and enjoy a free throw shooting percentage of 75.7%. The Bobcats assist their teammates 11.4 times per game (ranked 337th nationally) and turn the ball over 10.6 times on average. Thus far, they’ve accumulated 1,796 points this season (78.1 per game) and collect 34.1 rebounds each contest, shooting 46.3% from the field, which ranks 122nd nationally.
On the defensive end, Montana State concedes 33.1% on three-point attempts (152 of 459) and opponents hit 76.5% from the free throw line. They permit 11.7 assists and 32.7 rebounds per game, ranking 54th and 72nd in those metrics respectively. The Bobcats rank 106th nationally in points allowed, giving up an average of 70.9 points per game. They force 11.6 turnovers per game while opposing teams shoot 44.4% from the field (213th in D-1).
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Pick: Go with Idaho
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