The Big Sky is back in action when the Idaho State Bengals (8-15, 10-11-0 ATS, 5-5 Big Sky) face the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (6-18, 14-8-0 ATS, 2-9 Big Sky). These teams met in December, and Idaho State cruised to an easy victory at home, winning 79-53. It was the largest margin of victory in the brief history of the all-time series between these schools. The Bengals have won seven of the last nine games, including the last two. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST in Northern Arizona's J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome.
Idaho State has lost five of their last seven games, all against conference foes. However, they're 4-1 against the teams currently below them in the conference standings. They may only be fifth in the conference and 6.0 games out of first, but they've made a habit of winning games like this. The Bengals have struggled on the road though with a 3-9 record away from home. KenPom also has them ranked 263rd, which is a bit below Northern Arizona.
The Bengals' most recent game was a 72-71 loss in double overtime. They had a great shooting night, hitting 42.9% of their threes, but they allowed Weber State to shoot 47.4% from the floor. Brayden Parker finished with 23 points and six rebounds, leading the team in both statistics.
Idaho State ranks 277th in adjusted tempo making them one of the slower teams in the nation. They shoot 44.0% from the floor and 34.0% from three, which is eighth i n the conference for both numbers.
On defense, they hold opponents to 30.9% shooting from beyond the arc which leads the Big Sky and ranks 50th in the nation. Opposing teams shoot 44.4% from the floor overall against the Bengals, fourth in the conference.
In the first game against the Lumberjacks, the Bengals completely dominated. They finished with 26 more rebounds and nine more three-pointers. They shot 53.78% from the field while holding Northern Arizona to 38.5% shooting.
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