Moscow, Idaho — In an exhilarating matchup on Thursday evening, Kolton Mitchell delivered a thrilling finale with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, leading the Idaho Vandals to a narrow 77-76 victory over Northern Colorado.

Mitchell showcased his skills by receiving the inbounds pass with only 3.7 seconds on the clock. He skillfully dribbled up the court, then maneuvered to the left, eluding a defender before releasing an off-balance shot that found nothing but net as time expired.

In addition to his game-winning shot, Mitchell contributed significantly on defense, achieving three steals during the contest. His teammates also made notable contributions; Tyler Linhardt added 17 points, exhibiting an efficient shooting performance by hitting 5 of 8 attempts from the field and converting 7 of 9 free throws. Julius Mims chipped in with 10 points, showcasing his accuracy by making 3 of 4 field goals and hitting all four of his free-throw attempts.

For Northern Colorado, Langston Reynolds led the Bears with 22 points and secured six rebounds. Jaron Rillie was another key player for the Bears, scoring 19 points, while Brock Wisne supported with 14 points and seven rebounds. Unfortunately for Northern Colorado, this loss marked the end of their impressive eight-game winning streak.

Looking ahead, both teams are scheduled to return to the court on Saturday. Idaho will host Northern Arizona, while Northern Colorado will hit the road to face Eastern Washington.