Idaho Vandals vs Cal State Northridge Matadors: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 23 Nov '25)

On Sunday, November 23, 2025, the Idaho Vandals will meet the Cal State Northridge Matadors in the NCAA Women's tournament. As the teams prepare for this encounter, analyzing their past performances provides critical insights into who might have the upper hand.

In their previous head-to-head meetings, both teams have secured one victory each. In their last encounter on December 21, 2024, Idaho Vandals emerged victorious with a decisive 68-52 win as the visiting team. This performance might provide them with a psychological advantage going into this year’s game.

Evaluating the match statistics from their last meeting reveals that neither team made successful free throws or three-pointers, as both teams showed 0% in these areas. Rebounding and turnovers were also identical with both teams recording zero in these categories, suggesting a well-matched competition from a defensive standpoint.

Momentum plays a crucial role as the Vandals come off a close 76-72 win against Southern Utah Thunderbirds, boosting their confidence and morale. In contrast, the Matadors will need to recover from a substantial 54-86 defeat by the California Baptist Lancers.

Considering both the past encounters and recent performances, Idaho Vandals hold a slight edge in this matchup. Their recent win, along with a victory in the last face-off against the Matadors, positions them as favorites to come out on top in the upcoming game.