Idaho men outlast Sacramento State in overtime 82-76
Feb. 4, 2023 Updated Sat., Feb. 4, 2023 at 8:52 p.m.
From staff reports
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Isaac Jones made sure Idaho wouldn’t find itself on the wrong side of another close game.
Jones scored 10 points in overtime to lead Idaho over Sacramento State 82-76 in front of a crowd of 747 at the Hornets Nest.
Jones, who scored 25 points, went 4 of 4 from the field in overtime.
Idaho’s Divant’e Moffitt scored a team-high 30 points, including a tying layup with 4 seconds remaining in regulation. Moffitt also tied the Jan. 28 overtime loss to Idaho State on a layup with 4 seconds left.
The Vandals (9-16, 3-9 Big Sky) had one of their best shooting nights of the season, making 63% of their shots. They trailed 32-29 at halftime but led for most of the second half.
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