Idaho State Bengals Edge Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 73-65
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Idaho Central Arena
Idaho State Bengals 73, Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Idaho State Bengals?
Idaho State Bengals beat Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 73-65 at Idaho Central Arena on March 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Idaho State Bengals?
Idaho State Bengals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The favorite won.
The Idaho State Bengals secured a 73-65 victory over the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks in a closely contested matchup at the Idaho Central Arena. This win was significant for the Bengals, who have struggled recently, with a record of 13-19 for the season. In contrast, the Lumberjacks finished the season with a 10-22 record.
In their last ten games, the Bengals have had a challenging stretch, posting a record of 2-8, including a two-game losing streak leading into this game. They averaged 72.4 points scored while allowing 81.5 points per game during this period. Their recent form included a mix of results, with two wins against the Montana State Bobcats and the Montana Grizzlies, but they had lost their last two games before facing the Lumberjacks. At home, the Bengals had a record of 2-3 in their last five games, averaging 74.2 points scored and 82.0 points allowed.
On the other hand, the Lumberjacks also faced difficulties, recording a 3-7 mark in their last ten games, with a four-game losing streak leading up to this matchup. They averaged 69.0 points scored and allowed 78.1 points per game during this stretch. Their recent results included a win against the Sacramento State Hornets, but they had lost their last four games, including a loss to the Montana State Bobcats just days before facing Idaho State. In their last five games on the road, the Lumberjacks had a record of 1-4, averaging 67.2 points scored and 78.8 points allowed.
The two teams had met four times in the previous two seasons, with the record standing at 2-2. In their most recent encounter on February 6, 2026, the Lumberjacks defeated the Bengals 79-73. However, in their earlier meeting this season on January 11, 2026, the Bengals managed to edge the Lumberjacks 81-79. This fixture was anticipated to be a tight contest given their history.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, indicating that both squads were likely at full strength for this matchup. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Bengals favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 142.5. The odds reflected the Bengals' position as the home team, with a moneyline of -205, while the Lumberjacks were priced at +170.
The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but it is typical for late-season college basketball games to be played under heightened intensity as teams vie for better positioning in conference tournaments.
Viewers were treated to a competitive game where the Bengals ultimately secured the win. Key moments included free throws by Connor Hollenbeck and Martin Kheil, which helped maintain the Bengals' lead in the closing minutes. Hollenbeck's contributions at the charity stripe were crucial as he made several key free throws to extend Idaho State's lead. Isaiah Shaw also made significant plays, including a layup that kept the pressure on the Lumberjacks.
The final score of 73-65 reflects a hard-fought battle, with the Bengals managing to capitalize on their home advantage and break their losing streak against the Lumberjacks.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | IDST -4.5 | 142.5 o -105 / u -115 | Northern Arizona Lumberjacks +170 · Idaho State Bengals -205 |
Leaders
- PointsConnor Hollenbeck17Idaho State Bengals
- AssistsConnor Hollenbeck4Idaho State Bengals
- ReboundsConnor Hollenbeck13Idaho State Bengals
- PointsTraivar Jackson19Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
- AssistsChris Komin4Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
- ReboundsTraivar Jackson8Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Recent form
Idaho State Bengals
Last 10: 2-8Streak L272.4 scored · 81.5 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L65-83at Sacramento State HornetsMar 3
- L73-83vs Weber State WildcatsFeb 28
- W91-76vs Montana State BobcatsFeb 21
- W73-69vs Montana GrizzliesFeb 20
- L69-99at Idaho VandalsFeb 14
- L75-88at Eastern Washington EaglesFeb 13
- L61-69vs Northern Colorado BearsFeb 7
- L73-79vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksFeb 6
- L65-88at Portland State VikingsFeb 3
- L79-81at Weber State WildcatsJan 31
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Last 10: 3-7Streak L469 scored · 78.1 allowed per game1-4 away
- L65-76vs Montana State BobcatsMar 3
- L57-88at Eastern Washington EaglesFeb 28
- L58-78at Idaho VandalsFeb 27
- L77-78at Northern Colorado BearsFeb 22
- W79-74vs Sacramento State HornetsFeb 15
- L68-77vs Portland State VikingsFeb 13
- L53-72at Weber State WildcatsFeb 8
- W79-73at Idaho State BengalsFeb 6
- L62-79vs Idaho VandalsFeb 1
- W92-86vs Eastern Washington EaglesJan 30
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 | Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | Idaho State Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-54 | 26-61 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 4-20 | 7-18 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 39 |
| Free throws | 13-18 | 14-27 |
| Free throw % | 72 | 52 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 20 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 25 |
| Assists | 18 | 11 |
| Steals | 7 | 4 |
| Blocks | 5 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 36 |
| Fouls | 18 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 23 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-48Diego Campisano makes layup
- 2nd Half33-48Diego Campisano makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half33-50Connor Hollenbeck makes 8-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half34-50Diego Campisano makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-50Diego Campisano makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-52Evan Otten makes layup (Connor Hollenbeck assists)
- 2nd Half35-53Caleb Van De Griend makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-54Caleb Van De Griend makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-56Louis Bond makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half35-57Caleb Van De Griend makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-58Caleb Van De Griend makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-58Ryan Abelman makes 8-foot hook shot (Isaiah Shaw assists)
- 2nd Half37-60Connor Hollenbeck makes 6-foot jumper (Martin Kheil assists)
- 2nd Half39-60Traivar Jackson makes 5-foot alley oop dunk (Oakland Fort assists)
- 2nd Half40-60Traivar Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-60Traivar Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-60Isaiah Shaw makes 24-foot three point jumper (Traivar Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half46-60Ryan Abelman makes driving layup
- 2nd Half46-62Connor Hollenbeck makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half47-62Diego Campisano makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-65Connor Hollenbeck makes 24-foot three point jumper (Louis Bond assists)
- 2nd Half49-65Traivar Jackson makes layup (Diego Campisano assists)
- 2nd Half49-67Caleb Van De Griend makes layup
- 2nd Half51-67Traivar Jackson makes 4-foot dunk (Chris Komin assists)
- 2nd Half52-67Traivar Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-67Isaiah Shaw makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-67Isaiah Shaw makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-67Chris Komin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-67Diego Campisano makes layup (Ryan Abelman assists)
- 2nd Half59-67Diego Campisano makes layup
- 2nd Half61-67Chris Komin makes driving layup (Ryan Abelman assists)
- 2nd Half62-67Isaiah Shaw makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-68Connor Hollenbeck makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-69Jamison Guerra makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-70Connor Hollenbeck makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-71Connor Hollenbeck makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-71Isaiah Shaw makes layup
- 2nd Half65-71Isaiah Shaw makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half65-72Martin Kheil makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-73Martin Kheil makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Idaho State Bengals, below favours Northern Arizona Lumberjacks.
Venue
- Idaho Central ArenaBoise, ID
- OfficialsCasey McClellan, Chris Hudson, Ben Cartmell
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