Josh Grissom | Sports Editor
Prediction: Idaho 69 — Southern Utah 62
The Idaho men’s basketball team will host a floundering Southern Utah program on Saturday that upset Montana State over Christmas break. The intriguing storyline in this matchup is the health of junior guard Perrion Callandret, one of the Vandals leading scorers, who has been nursing a foot injury. If Idaho is forced to start senior Chris Sarbaugh in Callandret’s place, then a low-scoring game between the teams is very likely, but the Vandals still have enough firepower to come away with a win.
Mihaela Karst | Staff Writer
Prediction: Idaho 70 — Southern Utah 62
I believe the lead will shift back-and-forth between these two teams, but a few key perimeter shots could give Idaho momentum and ultimately the victory. This game could be the one that puts Idaho back on another winning streak.
Luis Torres | Vandal Nation Manager
Prediction: Idaho 76 — Southern Utah 58
Guarding will be key in a game Idaho is expected to win against a struggling Thunderbirds team. As long as the Vandals stay in their zone defense, which proved to be a struggle against Eastern Washington, Idaho will cruise to victory. However, junior guard Perrion Calandret has a foot injury, but expect senior guard Chris Sarbaugh to keep the puzzle together and continue to thrive in Big Sky Conference play.