Women’s basketball defeats Idaho State on day one of the Cancun Challenge

Vermont women’s basketball secured a decisive 64-44 victory over Idaho State on day one of the Cancun Challenge. The Catamounts got off to a strong start, collecting a season-high 36 points in the first half. Key contributions came from Bella Vito, who scored a career-high 15 points, while Malia Lenz added 11 points. Vermont’s defense was outstanding, holding Idaho State to just 29.3% shooting from the field.

Through the numbers

• Vermont scored a season-high 36 points in the first half.
• Idaho State shot just 29.3% from the field.

Yes but

While Vermont dominated the game, they faced a brief challenge when Idaho State took a 23-20 lead in the second quarter. This highlighted vulnerabilities for Vermont, particularly in defensive transition.

state of affairs

• With this win, Vermont is now 4-4 on the season.
• The Catamounts will play Rice in the Cancun Challenge on November 29th.

What’s next?

After this win, Vermont will look to build momentum against Rice and aim for consistency and another win to boost confidence heading into December.

Conclusion

Vermont’s strong performance against Idaho State is a promising start to the Cancun Challenge and shows their potential and defensive prowess. Future games will be crucial to refine their strategy and achieve more wins this season.