GARDEN CITY, Colo. (Interstat) — The Idaho Vandals defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 62-55 in a women’s basketball game Thursday afternoon at Butler-Hancock Athletic Center.

Idaho built a 35-31 halftime lead but managed only seven points in the third quarter, allowing Northern Colorado to close within four. The Vandals responded with a 20-point fourth quarter to secure the victory. Lorena Barbosa scored 15 points for Idaho, and Hope Hassmann added 15. Tatum West led Northern Colorado with 12 points.

Idaho improved to 16-5 overall. Northern Colorado fell to 15-7. The announced attendance was 2,810.