Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Idaho State Bengals: Big Sky Tournament Showdown Preview
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will face off against the Idaho State Bengals in the Big Sky Tournament in Boise, Idaho. Idaho State has a 5-13 record in Big Sky play and a 7-6 record in non-conference games, while Northern Arizona holds a 4-14 record in the Big Sky. The Bengals have a 7-10 record in games decided by 10 points or more, while the Lumberjacks allow 76.5 points per game and have been outscored by 5.0 points on average.
Idaho State has been averaging 7.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, just 0.9 fewer than the 8.6 per game that Northern Arizona gives up. On the other hand, the Lumberjacks average 7.6 made 3-pointers per game, the same as what Idaho State allows. This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season, with the Lumberjacks winning the last matchup 79-73 on Feb. 6.
Key players for the Bengals include Connor Hollenbeck, who is scoring 13.2 points per game, and Gus Etchison, who is averaging 11.8 points over the last 10 games. For the Lumberjacks, Ryan Abelman is averaging 10.7 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Chris Komin is averaging 11.7 points over the last 10 games.
In their last 10 games, the Bengals have a 2-8 record, averaging 72.4 points per game, while the Lumberjacks have a 3-7 record, averaging 69.0 points per game. Idaho State's opponents have averaged 81.5 points per game, while Northern Arizona's opponents have averaged 78.1 points.
In conclusion, the upcoming matchup between the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and the Idaho State Bengals in the Big Sky Tournament promises to be an exciting game with both teams looking to secure a victory.