Idaho Women's Basketball Claims Big Sky Title

Vandals come back from 7-point deficit in 3rd quarter to beat EWU 75-64

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The University of Idaho women's basketball team secured the outright Big Sky Conference title with a 75-64 comeback victory over Eastern Washington University. The Vandals rallied from a 7-point deficit in the third quarter to tie a school record with their 15th straight win, finishing the conference season with a program-best 17 victories.

Why it matters

This championship marks a significant achievement for the Idaho women's basketball program, which has emerged as a dominant force in the Big Sky Conference in recent years. The team's ability to overcome a late deficit and secure the title outright underscores their resilience and talent.

The details

After trailing by 7 points in the third quarter, the Vandals mounted a sizzling fourth-quarter comeback to claim the victory. Idaho's strong finish allowed them to tie the school record for most consecutive wins and set a new program mark for most conference wins in a season.

  • The game was played on March 3, 2026.
  • Idaho's 15-game winning streak ties a school record.

The players

University of Idaho

The women's basketball team at the University of Idaho, which claimed the outright Big Sky Conference title with the win over Eastern Washington.

Eastern Washington University

The opponent that Idaho defeated 75-64 to clinch the Big Sky title.

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The takeaway

The Idaho Vandals women's basketball team has solidified its status as the dominant program in the Big Sky Conference, capping off an impressive season by clinching the title outright with a come-from-behind victory. This championship run underscores the team's resilience and talent, and sets them up for continued success in the future.