Wyoming
CSI men’s basketball defeats Western Wyoming in Battle for the Boot tournament opener
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The College of Southern Idaho men’s basketball team defeated the Western Wyoming Mustangs 81-62 in the opening round of the Battle for the Boot tournament Thursday night.
The Golden Eagles, who entered the game with a 2-0 record, controlled the game with balanced scoring and strong defensive play.
Jalen Lyn led the way scoring-wise as he poured in 26 and Nate Ahner was right behind him with a 20-point night of his own.
Defensively Kobe Kesler and Nate Anher each forced four turnovers, three blocks and a steal for Kesler and vice versa for Ahner.
CSI established an early rhythm in the first half with crisp ball movement thanks in large part to Ace Reiser who led the team with seven assists, many coming late in the first half.
The Golden Eagles led by 10 at half and pulled away even more in the second to secure the 19-point victory and improve to 3-0 on the season.
The Golden Eagles will face Clarendon College Friday night at 7:00 in their tournament semifinal matchup.
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