Preview: Portland State Vikings at Idaho Vandals CALDWELL, Idaho (Interstat) — The surging Idaho Vandals, riding a nine-game winning streak, will host the struggling Portland State Vikings in a Big Sky Conference women’s basketball matchup on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Idaho Central Credit Union Arena. Idaho (21-5, 11-2 Big Sky) has established itself as a conference powerhouse, sitting near the top of the standings. The Vandals are coming off a decisive 65-50 road victory over rival Idaho State on Feb. 14, where their depth was on full display. Forward Debora Dos Santos has been a consistent force, averaging 12.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game during the win streak while providing elite rim protection. In the last meeting with Portland State, a dominant 84-66 Idaho win on Jan. 24, the Vandals’ balanced attack overwhelmed the Vikings. Portland State (6-19, 2-11) looks to snap a three-game skid and find momentum in the final stretch of the season. The Vikings fell 71-57 to Northern Colorado in their last outing. Their offense runs heavily through guard Kyleigh Brown, who is averaging 18.1 points per game in conference play. Brown torched the Vandals for 23 points in the January loss, highlighting her capability as a high-volume scorer who can keep Portland State competitive. The matchup pits Idaho’s formidable defense and efficient scoring against Portland State’s reliance on Brown’s offensive creation. The Vandals have won seven straight in the series, with Portland State’s last victory coming in February 2022. For Idaho, a win solidifies its position for a top seed in the upcoming Big Sky tournament. For Portland State, it represents a chance to play spoiler and build confidence before a rematch with Eastern Washington on Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST. Idaho will host Sacramento State on Saturday, while Portland State travels to face Eastern Washington.