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Washington State, Idaho to resume historic hoops rivalry with home-and-home series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:02 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

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Summary

Washington State and Idaho's men's basketball teams will play a home-and-home series over the next two seasons. The Cougars will host the Vandals at Beasley Coliseum on November 27, 2026, and Idaho will welcome WSU to ICCU Arena early in the 2027-28 season. The rivalry, known as the Battle of the Palouse, had been interrupted due to previous scheduling restrictions but has seen the teams face off in recent years, with WSU leading the all-time series 168-115. The Cougars are looking to improve after a 12-20 season, while Idaho aims to build on their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 36 years, despite roster changes due to transfers and graduations.

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What We Know

•Washington State and Idaho to play in the Battle of the Palouse.
•Cougars host Vandals on November 27, 2026.
•Idaho welcomes WSU early in the 2027-28 season.
•WSU leads the all-time series 168-115.
•Idaho made first NCAA Tournament appearance in 36 years last season.

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2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Washington State, Idaho reportedly agree to home-and-home hoops series

What they're saying

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Jun. 20—The Battle of the Palouse rivalry will be staged on the hardwood in each of the next two seasons. Washington State and Idaho's men's basketball teams have agreed to a home-and-home series, according to a report from college hoops schedule insider Alex Rosinski. The Cougars are set to host the Vandals at Beasley Coliseum on Nov. 27, and Idaho will welcome WSU to ICCU Arena early in the ...
— Yahoo Sports

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