Idaho Dominates North Dakota in Convincing Win
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · ICCU Arena
Idaho Vandals 90, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Idaho Vandals?
Idaho Vandals beat North Dakota Fighting Hawks 90-58 at ICCU Arena on December 3, 2025.
Who was favored in North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Idaho Vandals?
Idaho Vandals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -650 (about 87% implied). The favorite won.
The Idaho Vandals secured a decisive victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks with a final score of 90-58, showcasing their offensive prowess at the ICCU Arena. This match highlighted the disparity in the teams' recent performances, with Idaho improving their home record to 6-3, while North Dakota fell to 3-8 overall. Idaho's ability to score efficiently was evident, as they averaged 75.6 points per game over their last ten matches, compared to North Dakota's average of 74.1 points.
Idaho entered the game following a mixed stretch, with a 5-5 record in their last ten games, but they had recently suffered a loss to the Sam Houston Bearkats on November 29, where they were outscored 68-94. Prior to that, they had secured victories against the Cal State Northridge Matadors and the Eastern Oregon Mountaineers. Their scoring average in the last five games was 76.8 points, indicating a solid offensive capability despite the recent setback.
On the other hand, North Dakota has struggled significantly, with a 3-7 record in their last ten games. Their most recent match resulted in a heavy defeat against the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors, where they lost 55-92. This loss marked their second consecutive defeat, and they have averaged only 65.4 points in their last five games, underlining their difficulties in finding the basket.
The matchup was particularly interesting given the contrasting home and away records. Idaho had a strong home record of 3-1 in their last four games, while North Dakota's away record stood at 2-4, reflecting their struggles outside of familiar territory. The Vandals capitalized on their home court advantage, dominating the game from the outset.
In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical context, but the current season's performances suggest Idaho was favored to win, as indicated by the betting lines from DraftKings, which had Idaho at -11.5 on the spread. The total points line was set at 151.5, with odds for the over at -115.0 and the under at -105.0. Idaho's money line was listed at -650.0, while North Dakota's was at 470.0, further emphasizing the expectation of an Idaho victory.
Injuries were not mentioned in the block, so both teams appeared to field their regular lineups. The game conditions were typical for a December matchup, with the indoor environment of the ICCU Arena providing a controlled setting for both teams to compete.
Fans watching the game would have noted Idaho's offensive strategy, which featured a balanced attack led by key players such as Trevon Blassingame and George Natsvlishvili. Blassingame contributed significantly with multiple three-pointers and assists, while Natsvlishvili's layups and overall presence in the paint helped to maintain Idaho's scoring momentum.
Overall, Idaho's comprehensive victory not only reflects their current form but also highlights the challenges faced by North Dakota as they continue to seek consistency in their performance.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | IDHO -11.5 | 151.5 o -115 / u -105 | North Dakota Fighting Hawks +470 · Idaho Vandals -650 |
Leaders
- PointsIsaiah Brickner26Idaho Vandals
- AssistsBiko Johnson6Idaho Vandals
- ReboundsSeth Joba8Idaho Vandals
- PointsMarley Curtis15North Dakota Fighting Hawks
- AssistsEli King3North Dakota Fighting Hawks
- ReboundsEli King4North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Recent form
Idaho Vandals
Last 10: 5-5Streak L175.6 scored · 73.2 allowed per game2-1 at home
- L68-94vs Sam Houston BearkatsNov 29
- W78-64at Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 27
- W97-68vs Eastern Oregon MountaineersNov 23
- L67-75at UC San Diego TritonsNov 15
- L74-78at San Diego TorerosNov 13
- W94-49vs Whitman BluesNov 8
- W83-81at Washington State CougarsNov 4
- L55-78at Montana GrizzliesMar 12
- W80-70at Portland State VikingsMar 11
- L60-75at Montana State BobcatsMar 4
North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Last 10: 3-7Streak L174.1 scored · 78.6 allowed per game2-4 away
- L55-92at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsNov 29
- W78-69at Western Illinois LeathernecksNov 24
- L58-75vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersNov 23
- L60-75at Creighton BluejaysNov 20
- W76-74at UC Riverside HighlandersNov 15
- W128-58vs Mayville State CometsNov 12
- L85-93vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 9
- L70-74vs UC Riverside HighlandersNov 7
- L62-91at Alabama Crimson TideNov 4
- L69-85at St. Thomas TommiesMar 9
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 27-8 | - | 14-2 |
| St. Thomas | 24-10 | 2 | 12-4 |
| North Dakota | 18-17 | 4 | 10-6 |
| South Dakota | 16-16 | 6 | 8-8 |
| Omaha | 16-17 | 6 | 8-8 |
| Denver | 15-17 | 7 | 8-8 |
| South Dakota State | 14-18 | 7 | 7-9 |
| Oral Roberts | 10-23 | 10 | 4-12 |
| Kansas City | 4-27 | 13 | 1-15 |
| 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 | North Dakota Fighting Hawks | Idaho Vandals |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-50 | 27-52 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 7-24 | 14-29 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 48 |
| Free throws | 11-20 | 22-24 |
| Free throw % | 55 | 92 |
| Rebounds | 20 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 14 | 26 |
| Assists | 12 | 20 |
| Steals | 9 | 8 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 26 |
| Fouls | 21 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 37 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 12 | 86 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half31-45Brody Rowbury made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-46Biko Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-47Biko Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-49Jackson Rasmussen made Layup.
- 2nd Half31-52Miles Klapper made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Biko Johnson.
- 2nd Half32-52Eli King made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-52Greyson Uelmen made Layup.
- 2nd Half34-54Jackson Rasmussen made Layup.
- 2nd Half34-57Isaiah Brickner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jack Payne.
- 2nd Half37-57Zach Kraft made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Eli King.
- 2nd Half37-60Miles Klapper made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jack Payne.
- 2nd Half37-61Isaiah Brickner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-62Isaiah Brickner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-64Isaiah Brickner made Dunk. Assisted by Miles Klapper.
- 2nd Half39-64Marley Curtis made Dunk. Assisted by Greyson Uelmen.
- 2nd Half39-66Isaiah Brickner made Layup. Assisted by Biko Johnson.
- 2nd Half41-66Marley Curtis made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-68Isaiah Brickner made Layup. Assisted by Biko Johnson.
- 2nd Half41-69Brody Rowbury made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-70Brody Rowbury made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-71Isaiah Brickner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-72Isaiah Brickner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-72Zach Kraft made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Anthony Smith III.
- 2nd Half44-75Trevon Blassingame made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Biko Johnson.
- 2nd Half46-75George Natsvlishvili made Layup. Assisted by Marley Curtis.
- 2nd Half47-75Marley Curtis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-75Marley Curtis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-78Isaiah Brickner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kolton Mitchell.
- 2nd Half49-78Eli King made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-79Isaiah Brickner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-80Isaiah Brickner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-81Isaiah Brickner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-82Isaiah Brickner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-85Isaiah Brickner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trevon Blassingame.
- 2nd Half51-85Reggie Thomas made Jumper. Assisted by George Natsvlishvili.
- 2nd Half51-88Trevon Blassingame made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ewan Steele.
- 2nd Half53-88George Natsvlishvili made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-90Trevon Blassingame made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-90Zach Kraft made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by George Natsvlishvili.
- 2nd Half58-90Reggie Thomas made Layup. Assisted by Matthew Bothun.
Win probability
Above the line favours Idaho Vandals, below favours North Dakota Fighting Hawks.
Venue
- ICCU ArenaMoscow, ID
- Attendance1636
- OfficialsRick Batsell, Eric Curry, Shane Thurston
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