BOTTOM LINE: Weber State and Idaho State meet in the Big Sky Tournament. The Wildcats are 10-8 against Big Sky opponents and 3-7 in non-conference play. Weber State is 6-9 in games decided by 10 points or more.

In a pivotal first-round matchup at the Big Sky Basketball tournament, Weber State took control in the final minutes to defeat Sacramento State 83-70 on Saturday night.

Weber State men’s basketball hit one of the lowest points perhaps in program history two weeks ago in an 80-77 home loss to last-place Sacramento State. That was Sac State’s only win in the final 12 games of the regular season.

Jenteal Jackson knew that a rebuild was required when she became Weber State’s head women’s basketball coach. While the top of the Big Sky Conference has fluctuated greatly over the past five years, with Eastern Washington and Sacramento State making championship runs alongside consistent contenders Montana State and Northern Arizona,

Weber State women’s basketball overcame missed free throws, shooting struggles and surrendering a big overtime run to steal a 68-67 win Monday night at Northern Colorado, giving the Wildcats 10 Big Sky victories for a fourth-place finish.