Southern Utah snaps 5-game skid, cruises past Idaho, 87-55

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Cameron Oluyitan had 22 points as Southern Utah cruised past Idaho 87-55 on Saturday night.

Dre Marin had 13 points for Southern Utah (15-14, 8-10 Big Sky Conference), which snapped its five-game losing streak. Dwayne Morgan added 10 points. Maizen Fausett had seven rebounds.

Southern Utah dominated the first half and led 43-15 at the break. The Vandals’ 15 points in the first half were a season low.

Scott Blakney had 17 points for the Vandals (7-22, 3-15), whose losing streak reached five games. Trevon Allen added 17 points.

The Thunderbirds improved to 2-0 against the Vandals this season. Southern Utah defeated Idaho 73-45 on Jan. 27.

Idaho matches up against Weber State at home on Thursday.