Payne and Idaho host Eastern Washington
Idaho Vandals (11-14, 6-6 Big Sky) at Eastern Washington Eagles (9-16, 5-7 Big Sky)
Cheney, Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Idaho takes on Eastern Washington after Jack Payne scored 21 points in Idaho's 78-76 victory against the Sacramento State Hornets.
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