Nov. 2—MOSCOW, Idaho — A new-look Idaho men's basketball team had no trouble in its season opener against an overmatched opponent.
The Vandals rolled to a 97-56 win over Division III George Fox on Monday at ICCU Arena.
Guard Kase Wynott, a Washington State transfer and product of nearby Lapwai High, tallied a game-high 20 points for Idaho, hitting four 3s.
Guard Brady Kennison, a juco transfer, added 14 points and Saint Martin's transfer forward Diego Trejo-Delgado chipped in 11. Senior guard Kristian Gonzalez, one of few returning players from last year's Big Sky Conference Tournament championship team, tallied 14 points.
The Vandals outrebounded the Bruins 58-29 and shot 46.6% from the field against a 29.2% mark from the field for George Fox.
Women
Idaho 71, Saint Martin's 47: The Vandals used a dominant fourth quarter to separate from a scrappy Division II Saints team for a season-opening win.
The reigning Big Sky champions led by just 10 points after three quarters, but outscored the visitors from Lacey, Washington, 23-9 in the final period. Guard Ella Uriarte scored 12 points to lead five Vandals in double figures. Keanna Salave'a had 11 points and nine rebounds in her Idaho debut.
