Hamad Mousa Scores 19 as Cal Poly Defeats Idaho in Moscow

Cal Poly men’s basketball defeated Idaho 83-74 at ICCU Arena in Moscow on Friday night.

The victory marks the Mustangs’ first victory in Moscow since Jan. 31, 2002.

Junior Hamad Mousa led the scoring for Cal Poly, recording a game-high 19 points. The Mustangs relied heavily on offensive depth and disciplined ball security in the second half to overcome the Vandals.

Cal Poly’s bench proved to be a decisive factor in the outcome. The Mustangs bench outscored Idaho 21-2, a margin that helped them maintain their lead.

Sophomore Jess Esso Essis contributed a career-high 16 points alongside eight rebounds. Austin Goode added 13 points to the tally, while senior Jake Davis provided a spark from the bench with 11 points and six rebounds.

The following table breaks down the primary contributors from the Cal Poly roster during the contest:

Player	Points	Key Stat
Hamad Mousa	19	Game-high scoring
Austin Goode	13	Two three-pointers
Jake Davis	11	6 rebounds

While Idaho managed to keep the game competitive, Cal Poly’s second-half ball security proved to be the difference in the match. After halftime, the Mustangs committed only one turnover, whereas the Vandals committed six.

The Mustangs established an early rhythm in the second half. Goode and Cayden Ward both hit three-pointers within the first 90 seconds of the half, extending the lead to 47-35.

Idaho attempted a comeback late in the game, cutting the deficit to just three points with 3:30 remaining. Cal Poly responded with clutch scoring from Ali Assran and Gusman Vasilic to regain control and force the Vandals into a fouling situation.

The Mustangs remained composed at the free-throw line during the closing minutes. They finished 6-for-6 from the stripe to secure the nine-point margin.

The Mustangs are scheduled to finish their road trip at Montana State on Sunday at 3 P.M.