"Idaho's +202 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 5.9 points per game) is a result of scoring 78.7 points per game (110th in college basketball) while allowing 72.8 per contest (147th in college basketball). Idaho knocks down 10.1 three-pointers per game (29th in college basketball) while shooting 35.8% from deep (76th in college basketball)."
"Offensively, the Vandals have played better when playing at home this year, averaging 85.2 points per game, compared to 74.8 per game in road games. In its last 10 games, Idaho has been putting up 78.1 points per game, an average that's slightly lower than the 78.7 it has scored over the course of the 2025-26 season."
"In its previous game, Idaho defeated Eastern Washington on Tuesday, 81-68. Kolton Mitchell scored a team-high 26 points (and contributed three assists and seven boards). Montana won its most recent game versus Portland State, 75-72, on Tuesday. Money Williams was its top scorer with 32 points."
The Big Sky championship game features No. 4 seed Montana (18-15, 10-8) facing No. 7 seed Idaho (20-14, 9-9) on Wednesday, March 11 at 11:30 p.m. ET at Idaho Central Arena. Idaho defeated Eastern Washington 81-68 with Kolton Mitchell scoring 26 points, while Montana beat Portland State 75-72 with Money Williams contributing 32 points. The game airs on ESPN2. Idaho averages 78.7 points per game with a +202 scoring differential, shooting 35.8% from three-point range. Montana averages 77.6 points per game. Idaho performs better at home, averaging 85.2 points compared to 74.8 on the road.
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