Weber State found just enough offense late to escape with an 81-79 win over Idaho State on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, turning a halftime deficit into a narrow home victory.
How it happened
Idaho State controlled the first half and carried a 38-33 lead into the break, dictating the early terms and putting Weber State in catch-up mode. But the second half belonged to the Wildcats, who erupted for 48 points after halftime to swing the game back in their favor.
The Bengals didn’t go away — they scored 41 in the second half themselves — but Weber State’s ability to generate more points in the final 20 minutes created the separation that mattered most. The Wildcats won the second-half scoring battle by seven (48-41), and that margin was ultimately the difference in a two-point finish.
Turning point: the post-halftime flip
Down five at the break, Weber State’s response was immediate and sustained. The Wildcats’ 48-point second half wasn’t just a hot stretch — it was a full-half offensive tilt that forced Idaho State to play from behind and trade possessions late. In a one-possession game at the horn, that halftime adjustment — and the pace Weber State set afterward — decided the night.
What it means going forward
Weber State entered at 11-11 and has been searching for traction, and this one fit the profile of a stabilizing win: absorb a first-half deficit, win the second half, close out a tight finish. For Idaho State (10-12), the loss extends a difficult stretch and reinforces how slim the margins have been — a five-point halftime lead wasn’t enough when Weber State raised its scoring level after the break.
Game details
Final: Weber State 81, Idaho State 79
Date: Jan. 31, 2026
Venue: TBD
Halftime: Idaho State 38, Weber State 33
Second half: Weber State 48, Idaho State 41