Idaho State Bengals vs. Sacramento State Hornets: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Idaho State vs. Sacramento State basketball game

By Scout Staff

Feb 8, 2024 at 9:50 pm ET • 2 min read

Halftime Report

Only one more half stands between Idaho State and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Sacramento State 33-16.

Idaho State came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

Who's Playing

Sacramento State Hornets @ Idaho State Bengals

Current Records: Sacramento State 6-17, Idaho State 9-14

How To Watch

When: Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
Where: Reed Gym -- Pocatello, Idaho
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $31.00

What to Know

Sacramento State is 8-2 against the Bengals since January of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. Both teams will face off in a Big Sky battle at 9:00 p.m. ET at Reed Gym. Sacramento State is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses.

The point spread may have favored Sacramento State last Monday, but the final result did not. They took a hard 61-45 fall against the Vandals. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Sacramento State has scored all season.

Meanwhile, it was close, but on Saturday the Bengals sidestepped the Lumberjacks for a 81-79 victory.

The Hornets have not been sharp recently as the team's lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-17 record this season. As for the Bengals, their victory bumped their record up to 9-14.

Thursday's contest is shaping up to be a scrappy matchup: Sacramento State have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 37.4 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Idaho State, though, as they've been averaging only 33 rebounds per game. Given Sacramento State's sizable advantage in that area, the Bengals will need to find a way to close that gap.

Sacramento State is hoping to beat the odds on Thursday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. Neither team has fared well against the spread this season; they is 6-15, while Idaho State is 8-13.