His final collegiate season in 1976 – 77 was a special one for Hayes and the Bengals . Hayes again averaged a double-double at 20.2 points and 11.1 rebounds per game . He was named first team All-Big Sky for the third consecutive year , becoming only the third player in league history to do so . Idaho State went in league play to win the regular season championship and captured their first Big Sky Tournament title at home to clinch a berth in the 32-team NCAA tournament . Once there , the Bengals made the most of their opportunity . After a win over Long Beach State in the first round of the West regional on their home court , ISU faced national power UCLA in the Sweet Sixteen in Provo , Utah . The Bruins were going for their eleventh consecutive Final Four appearance - an NCAA record . Hayes scored 27 points and recorded 12 rebounds as the Bengals upset UCLA as Hayes was named to the All-Regional team
Big Sky Tournament
1977 Big Sky Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
Steve Hayes (basketball)