Allen scores 16 to lift Idaho over VMI 68-67
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Trevon Allen registered 16 points and eight rebounds as Idaho narrowly beat VMI 68-67 on Friday in the Red Wolves Classic.
BJ Simmons gave Idaho a four-point lead with 53 seconds left, but Jake Stephens answered with a 3-pointer to get VMI within 68-67. With two seconds left, Allen blocked Myles Lewis’ shot, and the Keydets’ last-second attempt was short.
Simmons had 11 points for Idaho (2-2). Scott Blakney added 10 points and Marquell Fraser grabbed seven rebounds.
Kamdyn Curfman had 20 points and six rebounds for the Keydets (0-5).
Idaho matches up against Arkansas State on the road on Sunday. VMI looks for its first win of the season against UC Davis on Sunday.
