Idaho Vandals Edge Washington State Cougars in Close Contest
Monday, November 3, 2025, 9:30 PM ET · Beasley Coliseum
Idaho Vandals 83, Washington State Cougars 81, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Idaho Vandals vs Washington State Cougars?
Idaho Vandals beat Washington State Cougars 83-81 at Beasley Coliseum on November 3, 2025.
In a thrilling matchup at Beasley Coliseum, the Idaho Vandals narrowly defeated the Washington State Cougars with a final score of 83-81. This game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Idaho improving its record to 2-0 while Washington State fell to 0-2.
The Cougars entered the game struggling, having lost their last match against the San Francisco Dons with a score of 75-86. Their recent form showed a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with an average of 76.2 points scored per game and 84.5 points allowed. Washington State's home record stood at 0-1 this season, and they had previously won three out of their last five home games, averaging 86.2 points scored and 88.2 points allowed in that stretch.
On the other hand, the Vandals came into the game with a victory over the Portland State Vikings, winning 80-70. Their record in the last ten games was also 4-6, but they had a slightly lower scoring average of 71.8 points per game and allowed 76.8 points. Idaho's away record was 1-0 this season, and they had previously won two out of their last five away games, averaging 68.2 points scored and 74.2 points allowed.
The teams had met once before in the current season, with Idaho winning decisively 90-67 on November 12, 2024. This previous meeting set the stage for a highly anticipated rematch, and the close scoreline indicated that both teams were keen to assert their dominance.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams were expected to field their regular lineups. The conditions in Beasley Coliseum were typical for a basketball game, with fans eager to support their teams.
As the game unfolded, Idaho took the lead in the second half with crucial plays from Ace Glass and Kolton Mitchell. Glass made a jumper that brought the score to 80-74 in favor of Idaho, and Mitchell added to the scoreboard with free throws, pushing the lead to 83-79. Washington State fought back, with Jerone Morton hitting a three-point jumper to narrow the gap to 82-79, but it was not enough to secure a win.
The betting market had favored Idaho, reflecting their recent success and the Cougars' struggles. The odds indicated that Idaho was the likely favorite, which proved accurate as they managed to hold on for the victory.
Fans watching the game were treated to a closely contested battle, with both teams exchanging leads and displaying moments of brilliance. The final score of 83-81 highlighted the intensity of the matchup, and both teams will look to build on this performance as the season progresses.
Leaders
- PointsEmmanuel Ugbo17Washington State Cougars
- AssistsAdria Rodriguez3Washington State Cougars
- ReboundsEmmanuel Ugbo8Washington State Cougars
- PointsKristian Gonzalez18Idaho Vandals
- AssistsKolton Mitchell4Idaho Vandals
- ReboundsJack Payne7Idaho Vandals
Recent form
Washington State Cougars
Last 10: 4-6Streak L176.2 scored · 84.5 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L75-86at San Francisco DonsMar 10
- W94-77vs Loyola Marymount LionsMar 9
- W90-83at Pepperdine WavesMar 2
- W93-86vs San Diego TorerosFeb 28
- L79-109vs Santa Clara BroncosFeb 22
- L63-84vs Gonzaga BulldogsFeb 20
- L56-77at Saint Mary's GaelsFeb 16
- W87-86vs Pepperdine WavesFeb 8
- L74-82at Oregon State BeaversFeb 7
- L51-75at San Francisco DonsFeb 2
Idaho Vandals
Last 10: 4-6Streak L171.8 scored · 76.8 allowed per game2-4 away
- L55-78at Montana GrizzliesMar 12
- W80-70at Portland State VikingsMar 11
- L60-75at Montana State BobcatsMar 4
- W81-79vs Weber State WildcatsMar 1
- L65-69vs Idaho State BengalsFeb 28
- L74-92at Northern Colorado BearsFeb 23
- W83-78at Northern Arizona LumberjacksFeb 21
- L73-75at Eastern Washington EaglesFeb 16
- W78-76vs Sacramento State HornetsFeb 8
- L69-76vs Portland State VikingsFeb 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Idaho Vandals | Washington State Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-58 | 25-57 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 11-28 | 6-28 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 21 |
| Free throws | 14-19 | 25-34 |
| Free throw % | 74 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 26 |
| Assists | 14 | 8 |
| Steals | 3 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 26 |
| Fouls | 23 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 16 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half54-43Kristian Gonzalez made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kolton Mitchell.
- 2nd Half54-46Emmanuel Ugbo made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Adria Rodriguez.
- 2nd Half56-46Kristian Gonzalez made Jumper.
- 2nd Half59-46Kristian Gonzalez made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Biko Johnson.
- 2nd Half59-47Ace Glass made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-48Ace Glass made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-48Brody Rowbury made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-48Brody Rowbury made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-48Brody Rowbury made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-50Ace Glass made Jumper.
- 2nd Half65-50Biko Johnson made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-52Emmanuel Ugbo made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-53Emmanuel Ugbo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-53Seth Joba made Layup. Assisted by Jackson Rasmussen.
- 2nd Half69-53Seth Joba made Layup. Assisted by Kolton Mitchell.
- 2nd Half69-55Ace Glass made Layup.
- 2nd Half71-55Seth Joba made Layup.
- 2nd Half71-56Tomas Thrastarson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-57Tomas Thrastarson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-57Biko Johnson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half73-60Ace Glass made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half76-60Jackson Rasmussen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Seth Joba.
- 2nd Half76-61Emmanuel Ugbo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-62Emmanuel Ugbo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-62Kristian Gonzalez made Layup.
- 2nd Half78-64Tomas Thrastarson made Layup.
- 2nd Half78-65Tomas Thrastarson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-67Jerone Morton made Layup. Assisted by Emmanuel Ugbo.
- 2nd Half80-67Brody Rowbury made Layup.
- 2nd Half80-69Emmanuel Ugbo made Jumper.
- 2nd Half80-70Adria Rodriguez made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-72Jerone Morton made Layup.
- 2nd Half80-74Ace Glass made Jumper.
- 2nd Half81-74Kolton Mitchell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-74Kolton Mitchell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-76Ace Glass made Jumper.
- 2nd Half82-79Jerone Morton made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half83-79Kolton Mitchell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-80Simon Hildebrandt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-81Emmanuel Ugbo made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Washington State Cougars, below favours Idaho Vandals.
Venue
- Beasley ColiseumPullman, WA
- Attendance3588
- OfficialsMark Cook, D.G. Nelson, Toby Doolittle
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