The 2020–21 Idaho State Bengals men's basketball team represented

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in the

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. The Bengals, led by second-year head coach Ryan Looney, played their home games at

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as members of the

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. They finished the season 13–11, 8–6 in Big Sky play, to finish a tie for fourth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Big Sky tournament to

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Previous season

The Bengals finished the 2019–20 season 8–22, 4–16 Big Sky play, to finish in a tie for tenth place. As the #11 seed in the Big Sky tournament, the Bengals upset the #6 seed

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in the first round. They were scheduled to take on the #3 seed

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in the quarterfinals, but due to the ongoing

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, all postseason tournaments were canceled, including the remainder of the Big Sky tournament.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Idaho State Bengals The Idaho State Bengals are the varsity intercollegiate athletic teams representing Idaho State University, located in Pocatello, Idaho. The university sponsors thirteen teams including men and women's basketball, cross country, tennis, and tr ...

Idaho State Bengals men's basketball The Idaho State Bengals men's basketball team represents Idaho State University in the Big Sky Conference in NCAA Division I. Currently led by head coach Ryan Looney, the Bengals play their home games on campus at Reed Gym in Pocatello, Idaho. ...