Vandals cruise in final exhibition; Long Beach State helps open ICCU Arena on Wednesday

MOSCOW — Freshman Yusef Salih scored 27 points off the bench as Idaho rolled to a 108-68 victory over Yellowstone Christian College of Billings, Mont., on Thursday night at ICCU Arena in the second of two men's basketball exhibition games for the Vandals.

Salih hit 10 of 13 from the field, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range. Trevante Anderson, a transfer from San Francisco, added 14 points and eight assists.

The night began with a 14-0 run from Idaho that was led by five quick points from guard Mikey Dixon. The Vandals led 41-15 with just over five minutes remaining in the half. Idaho was up 57-24 at the half after shooting 67% from the field and outscoring Yellowstone Christian 36-12 in the paint.

Idaho controlled the second half by shooting an efficient 57% from the field while using 18 fast-break points.

The Vandals will welcome Long Beach State, coached by Dan Monson, son of former Idaho basketball coach Don Monson, for the inaugural regular-season game at the ICCU Arena on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The home opener will be broadcast on ESPN+.