Idaho State Women Rout Westminster 79-30
The home-opening win evened the Bengals' record at 1-1 despite seven of 15 roster players being out with injuries.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Basketball
Idaho State's women's basketball team beat Westminster University of Salt Lake City 79-30 before 798 fans at ICCU Court at Reed Gym. The Bengals led 42-18 at halftime and held Westminster to 12 second-half points.
Why it matters
The win evened Idaho State's record at 1-1 in a season where injuries have sidelined seven of the 15 players on the roster. Eleven of the players are new to the team, making depth and early chemistry key questions for the coaching staff.
Aspen Caldwell led Idaho State with 15 points and Krystal Arnason posted nine rebounds, eight points, five steals, five blocks and two assists. Madison Anderson led Westminster with eight points in the Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference program's exhibition-designated game.
The players
Aspen Caldwell
Idaho State guard from Idaho Falls who led the Bengals with 15 points in the win.
Krystal Arnason
Idaho State forward who recorded nine rebounds, five steals, five blocks and eight points in the win.
Maeva Gauffrenet
Idaho State starter who was among seven roster players sidelined by injury for the game.
The details
Idaho State shot 57% in the first quarter, scoring 26 points and forcing eight turnovers. Westminster, which considered the game an exhibition, could not keep pace after halftime.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Idaho State beats Westminster 79-30 at home.
Monday: Idaho State hosts Cal Poly at 7 p.m.
Season Trajectory
Idaho State's 1-1 start comes against a Westminster program from the Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference that the Bengals have now beaten in all five meetings. The early-season result sets up Monday's home contest against Cal Poly as the next test for a roster still working through injuries.
Idaho State hosts Cal Poly Monday at 7 p.m., and fans tracking the team should watch whether any of the seven injured players return in time. The result will show how far the Bengals' depth stretches with 11 new players still adjusting to the roster.
The takeaway
Idaho State's ability to win by 49 points with seven players sidelined points to early depth and a fast start from the newcomers. Keeping that intensity against Cal Poly will be the clearest sign of whether the early form holds.
What happens next
Idaho State hosts Cal Poly on Monday at 7 p.m. at ICCU Court at Reed Gym.
Further reading
For more on the Bengals' season, see Pocatello Basketball coverage.
