POCATELLO, Idaho (Interstat) — Tijan Saine scored 24 points to lead Weber State to an 83-73 men’s basketball victory over Idaho State on Saturday at Holt Arena.

The Wildcats built a six-point halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half. Weber State shot 51.7% from the field and made 15 of 19 free throws. Viljami Vartiainen added 16 points for the Wildcats.

Gus Etchison led Idaho State with 15 points and seven assists. The Bengals shot just 39.1% from the floor. Caleb Van De Griend and Connor Hollenbeck each scored 15 points for Idaho State.

Weber State improved to 16-14 overall. Idaho State fell to 12-18. An announced crowd of 1,811 attended the Big Sky Conference game.