Both Vandal Basketball Teams Advance to Big Sky Tournament Finals

The University of Idaho men's and women's basketball teams will compete for conference titles on Wednesday.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The University of Idaho men's and women's basketball teams have both advanced to the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship games on Wednesday. The Vandal women's team, the top seed in the tournament, will face the #2 seed Bobcats at 2 p.m. Pacific Time. The Vandal men's team, seeded #7, will take on the #4 seed Grizzlies at 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The winners of each game will earn an automatic berth into the NCAA National Tournaments.

Why it matters

Reaching the Big Sky Conference Tournament finals is a significant achievement for both the Vandal men's and women's basketball programs. Winning the tournament would secure an automatic bid to the prestigious NCAA National Tournaments, providing a major boost to the university's athletics reputation and profile.

The details

The Vandal women's team enters the championship game with a 28-5 record on the season, while their opponent, the Bobcats, are 25-6. The men's championship game features the #7 seed Vandals, who are 20-14 overall, against the #4 seed Grizzlies, who are 18-15 on the year.

  • The women's championship game is set for 2 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
  • The men's championship game is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

The players

University of Idaho Vandals

The University of Idaho's men's and women's basketball teams, who have both advanced to the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship games.

Bobcats

The #2 seed women's basketball team that will face the Vandals in the championship game.

Grizzlies

The #4 seed men's basketball team that will face the Vandals in the championship game.

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What’s next

The winners of the championship games will earn automatic bids to the NCAA National Tournaments.

The takeaway

The University of Idaho's basketball programs have achieved remarkable success, with both the men's and women's teams advancing to the Big Sky Conference Tournament finals. Winning these championship games would be a significant accomplishment, providing the university with increased national exposure and the opportunity to compete in the prestigious NCAA National Tournaments.