Northwest Nazarene opened the season by beating College of Idaho, 90-86, to keep the Mayor’s Cup at home. Nick Corbett led a balanced Nighthawks attack with 22 points and 14 rebounds, while NNU’s edge on the boards and at the free-throw line proved decisive in a rivalry game that went down to the final minute.

By the Numbers
  • Corbett: 22 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals.
  • NNU outrebounded College of Idaho 37-24, including 15-1 on offensive rebounds.
  • NNU scored 26 second-chance points to College of Idaho’s 2.
  • College of Idaho shot 61.8% from the field and 58.8% from 3-point range.
  • Attendance: 3,267.
Yes, But

College of Idaho shot exceptionally well and overcame a second-half deficit to take a 62-57 lead. The Yotes kept pressing late, but NNU’s rebounding and second-chance scoring helped the Nighthawks hold on.

Bottom Line

NNU turned extra possessions into the difference, opening its season with a rivalry win and keeping the Mayor’s Cup on its home floor.