College of Idaho never trailed, then used a 16-0 second-half run to turn a close game into a 59-39 road win over Montana Western. The Yotes’ defense held the Bulldogs to 23.7% shooting, while Dougie Peoples led all scorers with 21 points.

By the Numbers
  • Montana Western shot 14-of-59 (23.7%), including 6-of-31 after halftime.
  • College of Idaho scored 16 straight points and led by as many as 23.
  • The Yotes turned 11 turnovers into 16 points, while allowing just 4 points off their own turnovers.
  • Peoples scored 21 points and recorded 3 steals; Conner Sheets added 12 points, all in the second half.
Yes, But

Montana Western stayed within 7 points early in the second half and collected 14 offensive rebounds, but managed only 8 second-chance points and couldn’t overcome its shooting struggles.

Bottom Line

College of Idaho’s defensive pressure and decisive second-half burst made the difference, leveling the Yotes’ record at 1-1 and handing Montana Western its first loss of the season.