Idaho Men Roll Past George Fox 97-56
Kase Wynott led the Vandals with 20 points as Idaho opened its season with a rout of the Division III Bruins at ICCU Arena.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
The Idaho men's basketball team defeated George Fox 97-56 on Monday at ICCU Arena in Moscow. The Idaho women's team also won its home opener, beating Saint Martin's 71-47 in the same building.
Why it matters
The double-header opened the season for both Idaho programs and gave Vandals fans an early look at the men's roster depth and the women's scoring balance. Results from early-season home games shape preseason expectations for both teams.
Idaho shot 46.6% from the field against George Fox's 29.2% and won the rebounding battle 58-29. Kase Wynott scored a game-high 20 points, including four 3-pointers, in the 41-point men's win.
The players
Kase Wynott
A Washington State transfer and Lapwai High product who scored a game-high 20 points, including four 3-pointers, in Idaho's win over George Fox.
Ella Uriarte
A guard for the Idaho women's basketball team who scored 12 points in the 71-47 win over Saint Martin's.
The details
Kase Wynott, a Washington State transfer from Lapwai High, led Idaho with 20 points, while Kristian Gonzalez and Brady Kennison each added 14. Idaho outscored Saint Martin's 23-9 in the final quarter of the women's game, with Ella Uriarte scoring 12 points.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: Idaho men's season opener against George Fox at ICCU Arena.
Monday, November 2, 2026: Idaho women's home opener against Saint Martin's at ICCU Arena.
Season Trajectory
Early home wins against Division II and III opponents are a standard part of NCAA non-conference scheduling and do not by themselves signal conference standing. Both Idaho teams will face stronger opposition later in the season that will better test their rotations.
Wynott's 20-point opener gives fantasy and betting followers a starting point for his role in the Vandals' backcourt. Fans planning to attend should note that both Idaho teams play their home openers at ICCU Arena in Moscow.
The takeaway
Idaho's balanced scoring and strong rebounding in the opener suggest the roster can win in several ways. Fans should watch whether that depth holds up against tougher non-conference opponents.
Further reading
For more on the program, see Basketball coverage of Idaho teams in Moscow.
