Idaho Vandals women's basketball prepares for season opener on November 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
College SportsThe Idaho Vandals women’s basketball team will begin their season on November 2 against NCAA Division II Saint Martin's at ICCU Arena. Last season, the Vandals won the Big Sky Tournament and set a program record with 29 wins. They also secured the Big Sky regular-season title and participated in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2015-16. Head coach Arthur Moreira noted the team has made significant progress during the offseason, fostering in-game scenarios during practice. The Vandals look to replace key graduated players while counting on improved performances from returning players and contributions from transfers.
- •Idaho won the Big Sky Tournament and set a program record with 29 wins last season.
- •The Vandals will hang their championship banner before the season opener.
- •Key players lost include Lorena Barbosa and Kyra Gardner due to graduation.
- •Senior guard Hope Hassmann is expected to lead the team again this season.
- •Coach Moreira believes the team has improved overall, despite losing key players.
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Vandal women look to build off historic season
"Oct. 30—The Idaho Vandals women's basketball team is coming off a historically successful season, retaining a lot of last year's roster and looking to be even better than it was in 2025-26 when it won the Big Sky Tournament and advanced to March Madness. Idaho broke the program record for the most wins in a single season with 29 last season. The historic Vandals team also broke the program ...
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