Idaho opened its 2026-27 women’s basketball season with a 71-47 victory over Saint Martin’s at ICCU Arena in Moscow.
The Vandals built a 17-11 lead after one quarter and held Saint Martin’s to four points in the second, taking a 29-15 advantage into halftime. Saint Martin’s narrowed the scoring gap in the third quarter, outscoring Idaho 23-19, but Idaho answered with a 17-0 run in the fourth quarter. The Vandals led by as many as 27 points.
Five Idaho players scored in double figures. Ella Uriarte led the team with 12 points, four rebounds and four steals, shooting 6 of 10 from the field. Keanna Salave’a added 11 points and nine rebounds, while Hope Hassmann scored 11 points with two rebounds and two assists.
Brynna Pukis contributed 11 points off the bench, and Aniyah Riddell scored 10 points in 15 minutes.
Idaho shot 28 of 60 from the field for 47 percent, including 3 of 15 from 3-point range. The Vandals held a 46-26 rebounding advantage, scored 14 second-chance points and finished with 40 points in the paint.
Idaho forced 18 turnovers. Saint Martin’s shot 19 of 58 from the field, or 33 percent, and made 4 of 25 3-point attempts. Laiken Hill led Saint Martin’s with 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting.
Idaho will play Gonzaga Friday at 6 p.m. at the McCarthey Athletic Center. The Vandals will then face Washington State next Monday at 11 a.m. in the Battle of the Palouse.