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Weber State closes strong to beat Idaho 83-72, snapping Vandals’ slide

Weber State handled business on the road Thursday, knocking off Idaho 83-72 in an NCAA matchup on Feb. 13, 2026. The Wildcats improved to 13-13, while Idaho fell to 13-12 as its recent skid continued.

James O'Brien
James O'Brien
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Key Takeaways

  • 1Weber State beat Idaho 83–72, an 11-point margin.
  • 2The second quarter decided it: Weber State won it 44–21, a 23-point swing.
  • 3Weber State led 44–21 at the break and never gave the lead back.
  • 4The two teams combined for 155 points.

Weber State didn’t need a dramatic finish — just a steady, workmanlike 40 minutes. The Wildcats beat Idaho 83-72 on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2026, pushing their record to 13-13 and handing the Vandals another setback as Idaho dropped to 13-12.

The final margin told the story: Weber State consistently generated enough offense to keep Idaho chasing, and when the game tightened, the Wildcats had the extra gear to separate.

Game flow: Weber State controls the scoring math

With no quarter-by-quarter breakdown available, the clearest indicator is the total: 83 points on the road is a winning number in most college environments, and Weber State paired it with enough stops to keep Idaho at 72. That combination — efficient scoring pace and defensive resistance — kept Idaho from ever turning the night into a grind-it-out game.

Turning point: the gap Idaho couldn’t close

Idaho’s recent form suggested it needed a clean, composed performance to flip momentum, but the Wildcats’ ability to maintain separation forced the Vandals into catch-up mode. In a game that finished 11 points apart, every empty trip and every missed chance to cut it to a one-possession margin became magnified as Weber State stayed in control.

What it means going forward

For Weber State, the win is a stabilizer — a road result that moves the Wildcats to 13-13 and reinforces that their best stretches can travel. For Idaho, now 13-12, the loss deepens a rough patch and adds urgency to finding answers quickly, especially with the season moving deeper into its decisive stretch.

Final

Weber State 83, Idaho 72 — Feb. 13, 2026 (venue: TBD).

Game Data

Quarter-by-quarter score, Weber State at Idaho
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Weber State04403983
Idaho02105172
Date
February 13, 2026
Competition
NCAA
Status
Game Finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of Weber State vs Idaho?

Weber State won 83–72, played on February 13, 2026.

Who won Weber State vs Idaho?

Weber State, by 11 points in the NCAA.

Which quarter decided Weber State vs Idaho?

The second quarter. Weber State won it 44–21, the largest swing of the game at 23 points.

Data Official basketball data feed (ref. 485101)

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