CourtFrame
NCAA
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
East. Washington03005181
Idaho03405185

Game Recap

Idaho edged Eastern Washington 85-81 in an NCAA matchup, pulling out a four-point win in a game that stayed competitive into the final possessions. With the provided box-score fields (shooting, rebounds, assists, and individual leaders) unavailable, the clearest takeaway from the final score is that Idaho generated just enough offense late to separate in a one-possession game. Eastern Washington kept pace throughout and finished within striking distance, but Idaho’s ability to close the game proved decisive. In a contest decided by four points, execution in late-game situations—getting quality shots, limiting empty trips, and converting at the line—typically determines the outcome, and Idaho did enough in those moments to secure the win. For Idaho, the result is a positive close-game data point: winning a tight game reinforces late-game composure and can build momentum moving forward. For Eastern Washington, the narrow loss suggests the margin is thin; cleaning up late-game possessions and getting a key stop or two in crunch time can be the difference in similar matchups going forward.