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GoVandals.net		Feb 14, 2009

Idaho sophomore center YINKA OLORUNNIFE set a new Cowan Spectrum record Friday night with a stunning 20 rebound performance against Western Athletic Conference leader Fresno State. For the season, Friday night's victory over Fresno gave the Vandals the season sweep over the Bulldogs and the tiebreaker over Fresno if the teams are knotted at the end of the season.

Friday night's victory over Fresno State was one of the most dominant halves of women's basketball we have seen since we've been watching Idaho women's basketball. The Vandals led by as many as 17, never trailed, and held the league-leaders to 29.6% from the floor.

Fresno is still on top at 8-3 in WAC competition, but has lost twice to Idaho (7-3 WAC). Boise State and Nevada are also standing at 7-3 WAC currently.

Statistically, Yinka Olorunnife had 15 rebounds in the first half, and wound up with 20 on the game (a career high). The mark set a new Cowan Spectrum record and was the most by a Vandal since career leading rebounder Ali Nieman had 21 vs BSU in 1989.

Yinka's mark ties her for second on the Idaho single game rebounds list with Denise Brose vs. Central Washington in 1981. Nieman, Jean Hayman-Chamberlain and Patty O'Connor all registered 21 rebounds and are tied for the single-game record at Idaho.




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First year Idaho head coach Jon Newlee has the Vandal women in second place in the WAC and playing inspired basketball.
Derisa Taleni led Idaho against Fresno State with 19 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals.
True freshman Shaena Kuehu came up big in Idaho's victory over Fresno state, scoring 14 points (second on the team), 3 rebounds, and 4 steals on the night.
Sophomore post Yinka Olorunnife set a new Cowan Spectrum record Friday against Fresno State with 20 rebounds. She finished the game with 10 points, 20 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocked shots.
Sophomore guard Alana Curtis demonstrates stifling defense against Fresno. She finished the game with 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist.
Third year Vandal Charlotte Otero finished Friday night's victory over Fresno State with six points, two rebounds, five assists, and three steals.
Sophomore Rachele Kloke out of Stanwood (Wash.) scored four points and three rebounds against Fresno State.
Shaena Kuehu puts on a defensive clinic against Fresno Friday at the Cowan Spectrum.
One of Idaho's cheerleaders at Friday night's victory over Fresno State.
Idaho mascot Joe Vandal charging up the crowd.

First year Idaho head coach Jon Newlee has the Vandal women in second place in the WAC and playing inspired basketball.
Derisa Taleni led Idaho against Fresno State with 19 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals.
True freshman Shaena Kuehu came up big in Idaho's victory over Fresno state, scoring 14 points (second on the team), 3 rebounds, and 4 steals on the night.
Sophomore post Yinka Olorunnife set a new Cowan Spectrum record Friday against Fresno State with 20 rebounds. She finished the game with 10 points, 20 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocked shots.
Sophomore guard Alana Curtis demonstrates stifling defense against Fresno. She finished the game with 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist.
Third year Vandal Charlotte Otero finished Friday night's victory over Fresno State with six points, two rebounds, five assists, and three steals.
Sophomore Rachele Kloke out of Stanwood (Wash.) scored four points and three rebounds against Fresno State.
Shaena Kuehu puts on a defensive clinic against Fresno Friday at the Cowan Spectrum.
One of Idaho's cheerleaders at Friday night's victory over Fresno State.
Idaho mascot Joe Vandal charging up the crowd.

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First year Idaho head coach Jon Newlee has the Vandal women in second place in the WAC and playing inspired basketball. Derisa Taleni led Idaho against Fresno State with 19 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals. True freshman Shaena Kuehu came up big in Idaho's victory over Fresno state, scoring 14 points (second on the team), 3 rebounds, and 4 steals on the night. Sophomore post Yinka Olorunnife set a new Cowan Spectrum record Friday against Fresno State with 20 rebounds. She finished the game with 10 points, 20 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocked shots. Sophomore guard Alana Curtis demonstrates stifling defense against Fresno. She finished the game with 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist. Third year Vandal Charlotte Otero finished Friday night's victory over Fresno State with six points, two rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Sophomore Rachele Kloke out of Stanwood (Wash.) scored four points and three rebounds against Fresno State. Shaena Kuehu puts on a defensive clinic against Fresno Friday at the Cowan Spectrum. One of Idaho's cheerleaders at Friday night's victory over Fresno State. Idaho mascot Joe Vandal charging up the crowd.



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