GARDEN CITY, Colo. (Interstat) — Kacey Spink scored 20 points to lead Idaho State to a 73-69 women’s basketball victory over Northern Colorado on Saturday at Butler-Hancock Athletic Center.

The Bengals (16-7, 8-3 Big Sky) used a 23-point second quarter to build a 37-29 halftime lead. The Bears (17-8, 8-4) surged with 25 points in the third quarter to close within one, but Idaho State held on. Tasia Jordan added 16 points for Idaho State. Tatum West led Northern Colorado with 12 points and six rebounds.

Idaho State forced 18 turnovers, converting them into 28 points. The Bengals shot 43.3% from the field and 88.2% from the free-throw line. Attendance was 1,037.