MOSCOW, Idaho — UC Davis secured a narrow victory over Idaho with a final score of 79-75 on Thursday night. Ty Johnson was the standout performer for the Aggies, contributing a remarkable 30 points along with seven rebounds and four steals, leading his team to its first win of the season, bringing their record to 1-1.
In addition to Johnson’s impressive performance, Pablo Tamba offered critical support, scoring 17 points while converting 7 of his 10 field goal attempts and making 3 out of 6 from the charity stripe. He also added five rebounds to his stats. Leo DeBruhl chipped in with nine points, although he struggled a bit, hitting only 2 of 7 attempts from the field and 1 of 4 from three-point range, while completing 4 out of 6 free throws.
On the other side, the Vandals matched their opponent with a record of 1-1, with Tyler Mrus leading their scoring with 17 points. He rounded out his performance with six rebounds and three steals. Kristian Gonzalez also had a solid outing, contributing 16 points and eight rebounds to keep Idaho competitive in the game. Kyson Rose managed to add 12 points, bolstering the Vandals’ efforts.
The match showcased a thrilling battle on the court, with both teams displaying their skills and fighting hard until the final buzzer.