Weber State men’s basketball faced a rollercoaster week, securing a thrilling win against Northern Arizona University on Feb. 3 before falling to Idaho State University on Feb. 8 at the Dee Events Center.
Weber State vs. Northern Arizona
Weber State head coach Eric Duft emphasized the need for a fast start against Northern Arizona, and the Wildcats delivered. Weber State shot 12 of 16 from the field early, building a commanding 35–15 lead in the first half. The ’Cats led 42–30 at halftime, but NAU fought back, eventually taking a one-point lead with just over a minute left.
Blaise Threatt responded in the clutch, converting a three-point play to put WSU back in front. NAU’s Trent McLaughlin answered with a go-ahead three-pointer, but Viljami Vartiainen came up big, draining a three with 22 seconds left. A key defensive stop and two Trevor Hennig free throws sealed Weber State’s 77–73 victory.
Threatt dominated, scoring a career-high 34 points on 12-of-18 shooting while adding 10 rebounds for his second career double-double. In his first collegiate start, Hennig contributed 14 points, and Vartiainen added another 10. The Wildcats shot 47% from the field while holding NAU to 38%.
“It was a gut-check win,” Duft said. “We had to reinvent ourselves a couple of times, and the guys responded.”
Weber State vs. Idaho State
Momentum from Monday didn’t carry over, as Weber State fell 72–67 to Idaho State. The Bengals capitalized on turnovers and rebounding, out-rebounding WSU 35–27 and forcing 15 turnovers.
The Wildcats trailed 37–31 at halftime but surged back in the second half, briefly taking a 55–53 lead with under 10 minutes left. However, Idaho State’s Dylan Darling had a career night with 30 points, and the Bengals executed down the stretch.
Freshman Trevor Hennig built on his strong Monday performance, posting a career-high 21 points while hitting all four of his three-point attempts. Threatt added 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists but appeared to suffer an ankle injury late in the game.
Weber State had chances late, cutting the deficit to one with under a minute remaining, but Idaho State iced the game at the free-throw line, handing the Wildcats their third straight home loss to the Bengals.
“We made some good plays, but we’ve got to be tougher in key moments,” Hennig said. “We’ll learn from this.”
Looking Ahead
Weber State (9–16, 3–8 Big Sky) now hits the road for matchups against Montana State and Montana. With senior leaders like Dyson Koehler out due to a broken wrist and Miguel Tomley sidelined with a serious medical issue, the Wildcats face an uphill battle for the remainder of the season. However, young standouts like Hennig and Vartiainen provide hope for this late-season push.
With March approaching, Weber State must find consistency if they hope to make a Big Sky tournament run.

Women’s Basketball Split Road Trip, Secure Overtime Thriller Against Idaho State
The Weber State women’s basketball team wrapped up a challenging road trip with a dramatic overtime victory against Idaho State after falling short against Northern Arizona earlier in the week.
Weber State vs. Northern Arizona
In their first game of the road swing, the Wildcats traveled to Flagstaff, Arizona, to take on Northern Arizona. Weber State started strong, jumping out to a 13–4 lead after an 8–0 run. The Lumberjacks responded with aggressive defense, forcing turnovers and taking control in the second quarter. By halftime, NAU had built a 42–31 lead.
The Wildcats fought back in the second half, cutting the deficit to six early in the third quarter. They continued to push, but the Lumberjacks maintained their advantage, leading 63–56 heading into the final frame. Weber State made one last run, cutting the lead to five points in the closing minutes, but they ultimately fell 81–76.
Kendra Parra led the Wildcats with 22 points, marking her third game of the season with 20 or more. Antoniette Emma-Nnopu added 14 points and 10 rebounds for her ninth double-double of the season. Weber State finished the game shooting 45% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range, nearly matching NAU’s shooting numbers.
Weber State vs. Idaho State
Determined to bounce back, Weber State took on Idaho State in Pocatello. The Wildcats came out firing, hitting six of their first eight three-pointers and taking a commanding 30–16 lead in the second quarter. Idaho State chipped away at the deficit, eventually taking a 57–56 lead in the fourth quarter.
With less than two minutes remaining, Idaho State led 69–65, putting Weber State’s chances in jeopardy. However, the Wildcats responded as Parra hit a falling-down layup, and Smith banked in a buzzer-beating layup to force overtime.
In the extra period, Idaho State found themselves in foul trouble, and Weber State took advantage, scoring all 10 of their overtime points from the free-throw line to secure a 79–76 victory. Smith led the Wildcats with 24 points and seven rebounds, while Parra added 21 points.
Looking Ahead
Weber State (9–12, 6–5 Big Sky) will return home for key matchups against Montana State on Feb. 13 and Montana on Feb. 15 as they continue their push in the Big Sky standings.

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