Women’s basketball tips off the season with a victory

Vandals take a win against Lewis-Clark State University at season opener

Idaho gathers together on the floor before a timeout ends during the LC game on Nov. 9 in the ICCU Arena. Saydee Brass | Argonaut
Idaho gathers together on the floor before a timeout ends during the LC game on Nov. 9 in the ICCU Arena. Saydee Brass | Argonaut

Vandal women’s basketball took the win Tuesday night in their season opener against Lewis-Clark State.

The ICCU Arena roared with excitement as Vandals racked up a sizeable lead and ended the game 95-46. Sophomore guard Sydney Gandy was a standout for the Vandals. Gandy scored 20 points throughout the game.

Sophomore guard Sydney Gandy drives to the basket during the LC game on Nov. 9 in the ICCU Arena. Saydee Brass | Argonaut
Sophomore guard Sydney Gandy drives to the basket during the LC game on Nov. 9 in the ICCU Arena. Saydee Brass | Argonaut

After men’s basketball christened the new arena last week with its first exhibition game, women’s basketball was first to open its season in the new arena.

“There has been a lot of excitement and we have been waiting to have a real game in the ICCU Arena,” coach Jon Newlee stated in a press release. “It’s great that it is finally here but today’s win is just the start of a long process that hopefully will end with good things in March.”

Senior guard Tiana Johnson shoots during the LC game on Nov. 9 in the ICCU Arena. Saydee Brass | Argonaut
Senior guard Tiana Johnson shoots during the LC game on Nov. 9 in the ICCU Arena. Saydee Brass | Argonaut

On Wednesday night, men’s basketball will open its regular season against Long Beach State University.

Vandal women’s basketball will be back on Sunday, Nov. 14, to take on the University of San Diego.

Live coverage can be found on Twitter @VandalNation

Morgan McDonough can be reached at arg-sports@uidaho

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