Idaho State-Northern Arizona postgame

Northern Arizona 66, Idaho State 65

The game story.

Photo gallery.

Let's get to the important question. Is Idaho State's season done?

No.

But after losing to Northern Arizona 66-65, the Bengals have to — just have to — win their remaining three games, including two on the road next week.

Second important question: Was Tomas Sanchez fouled in the closing seconds as he was making a move to the basket? Check out the video evidence here.

My answer: I don't know.

It's the type of call (or no-call) where one side is going to walk away from the game furious with the decision. From a Bengal perspective, it's a tough outcome because the repercussions are painful and could mean Idaho State is going to miss the postseason tournament.

Star of the game: Quinton Upshur.  All eight of Upshur's field goals were 3s. The junior guard was 8 for 11 from 3 and 0 for 4 anywhere else. He killed the Bengals.

Star of the game No. 2: Max Jacobsen. The senior forward is the first post I've seen this year (in person) to have great success inside the paint against Idaho State. With ISU's zone, it's never easy to score down low. The Bengals want to force teams to shoot contested jumpers. So the fact Jacobsen worked his way deep into the middle of ISU's defense to score 20 points was huge for NAU. The Lumberjacks had four players score in the game. Upshur had his 28, Jacobsen added 20, both Jordyn Martin and Kris Yanku had eight and Gaellan Bewernick chipped in two.

If either Jacobsen or Upshur hadn't had near-career nights, the 'Jacks lose by 10.