FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.
— In a thrilling game on Thursday night, Idaho State triumphed over Northern Arizona with a final score of 72-67.
Dylan Darling played a pivotal role in the Bengals’ success, scoring 20 points and dishing out seven assists.
This victory improves Idaho State’s record to 6-6 overall and marks their first win in the Big Sky Conference, moving them to 1-0 in league play.

Isaiah Griffin was another key contributor for the Bengals, finishing the game with 12 points.
Griffin shot 5 of 11 from the field, but struggled slightly at the free-throw line, hitting only 1 of 4 attempts.
Jake O’Neil also made his presence felt, scoring 11 points while securing an impressive 15 rebounds.
O’Neil’s shooting performance included 4 of 11 from the field and 1 of 4 from beyond the arc.

For the Lumberjacks, who now have a record of 9-5 and are 0-1 in conference play, Carson Towt was a standout player.
He registered a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, along with two steals.
Jayden Jackson also added 15 points to the Northern Arizona total, while Monty Bowser contributed 14 points.

This competition showcased the intensity of college basketball, with both teams fighting hard for every point as the conference season heats up.