Vandal Hoops faces UC Riverside in Saturday’s showdown

Idaho men’s basketball (2-5) will face UC Riverside (4-3) on Saturday, November 30 at 2:00 p.m. PST at ICCU Arena looking to improve their home record. Juice Mims continues to shine, ranking in the Big Sky’s top 10 for rebounds, blocks and total field goals. Tyler Mrus also makes a clear impression with a strong three-point shooting rate of 44.7%. After recent losses, including a tough game against Southern Utah, the Vandals are eager to take advantage of their home-field advantage.

Through the numbers

• Juice Mims is averaging 6.7 rebounds per game, ranking 4th in the Big Sky.
• Tyler Mrus has made 17 three-pointers this season, ranking 89th nationally.

Yes but

Idaho’s recent performances have been a cause for concern, particularly their high turnover rate against San Diego, where they committed 21 turnovers that directly resulted in points for their opponent. Although they have strong individual players, consistency is crucial to team success.

state of affairs

• Idaho has lost four of its last five games but remains focused on improving at home.
• UC Riverside has rattled off two straight wins and presents a challenging opponent for the Vandals.

What’s next?

After the showdown against UC Riverside, Idaho heads to a two-game road trip against Kansas City and Oregon State that will test their resilience and adaptability on the road.

Conclusion

Idaho will need to capitalize on its home field advantage and minimize turnovers to secure a win against UC Riverside, which could be a positive development for the upcoming season.