Idaho Upsets Washington State 83-81 in Season Opener in Pullman

Overview

• Idaho built a lead that reached 16 points as Washington State shot 34.5% in the first half and finished 6-for-28 from three.
• Six Vandals scored in double figures, with Kristian Gonzalez leading all scorers off the bench with 18 points.
• Starter Jack Payne had 11 points and six rebounds before leaving in the second half with a leg injury, with no further status disclosed.
• WSU closed with a 19-5 run, fueled by Ace Glass scoring 15 of his 17 points after halftime, to set up a tight finish.
• A late elbow by Brody Rowbury was upgraded to a flagrant, a clock review added 0.2 seconds for one last tip that missed, and WSU turns to Davidson next.