Cools scores 20, Idaho State cruises past Idaho 81-74

POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Tarik Cool scored 20 points to lead four in double figures and Idaho State beat Idaho 81-74. Emmit Taylor III had 12 points for Idaho State (3-11, 1-4 Big Sky Conference). Liam Sorensen and Austin Smellie added 11 points apiece. Sorensen also had six assists. Mikey Dixon scored 21 points to lead Idaho (3-13, 0-5).  Rashad Smith added 17 points. Cool’s 3-pointer gave the Bengals a 69-48 lead with 8:29 remaining. The Vandals cut the deficit to single digits inside the final minute. Idaho State ended a three-game losing skid. Idaho has lost four straight.