Wild Card/Weekend — 12.10-11.11

The Idaho Vandals pulled a big upset last night by knocking off host Oregon State 74-60 in a nonconference basketball game Friday night — the most decisive win over a Pac-12 team since 1992. Better still, Vandal Coach Don Verlin has decided not to red-shirt former Post Falls Trojan Connor Hill, who responded by scoring 8 from the bench. Now, it’s Gonzaga’s turn. The Zags host perennial power Michigan State tonight at The Kennel. Add in Mike Leach’s arrival on the Palouse this week, and it’s a good time to be an Inland Northwest sports fan. Now for your weekend Wild Card …