Idaho State Edges Utah Valley in Tight Women’s Basketball Contest

VINEYARD, Utah (Interstat) — Tasia Jordan scored 26 points to lead Idaho State to a 59-56 victory over Utah Valley in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at UCCU Center.

The Bengals, who trailed by four after the first quarter, held the Wolverines to nine points in the second to take a 28-29 halftime lead. Utah Valley drew within one point entering the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback. Jordan added six rebounds for Idaho State. Piper Carlson posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, and Kacey Spink had 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Saige Gibb led Utah Valley with 14 points. Halle Nelson and Cambree Blackham each added 11 points. Idaho State improved to 7-4 overall. Utah Valley fell to 6-4. Attendance was 1,316.