Victor Sanders — Men’s Basketball
Idaho sophomore guard Vic Sanders had a career-high 33 points in Thursday’s 83-76 home victory over Northern Arizona. Sanders shot 9-14 from the field and 4 of 7 from the perimeter, and also collected five rebounds. During Saturday’s game against Southern Utah, Sanders provided 29 points in the 93-85 overtime loss to the Thunderbirds. The sophomore had two rebounds and he shot 8-17 from the floor, tallying four baskets from behind the arc.
Ben Ayesu-Attah — Track and Field
Senior sprinter made the most of his return to the track after a redshirt season last year, claiming a victory in both the men’s 200 and 400-meter events. Ayesu-Attah won the 200 with a time of 21.90 seconds and the 400 with a time of 47.82 seconds. The times by the senior were good enough to earn a qualification for the Big Sky Conference Indoor Championship Feb. 25-27 in Missoula, Montana.
Belen Barcenilla — Women’s Tennis
Idaho senior Belen Barcenilla led the women’s tennis team as they faced off against Montana State Sunday, playing a key role in the Vandal’s first victory over a Big Sky Conference opponent. Petrei defeated Bobcat junior Jessica Brycki in two sets 7-5, 6-2. The win by the Spanish native gave Idaho a point in the Vandals 5-2 victory over Montana State. The Idaho women’s tennis team travels to Eugene, Oregon Jan. 30 to take on the University of Oregon.