BOISE, Idaho (Mar. 11, 2026) – The Idaho Vandals won the 2026 Big Sky Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship on Wednesday afternoon at Idaho Central Arena, completing the season sweep of titles.
The Vandals defeated reigning tournament champions Montana State, who they split games with in the regular seaon, by a score of 60-57. This will be Idaho's first trip back to the NCAA Tournament since 2015-16. The Vandals will take an 18-game win streak into the NCAA tournament; their last lost came against Montana State on January 10th.
Idaho also took down No. 9 seed Weber State and No. 5 seed Sacramento State en route to the tournament crown.
Idaho's Hope Hassmann was named Tournament MVP after an 11-point championship game performance.
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Selection Show will air live on ESPN this Sunday, March 15th at 6 p.m. MT.
2026 Women’s Basketball All-Tournament Team
Hope Hassmann, Idaho (MVP)
Debora Dos Santos, Idaho
Kyra Gardner, Idaho
Taylee Chirrick, Montana State
Addison Harris, Montana State
Natalie Picton, Sacramento State