Captured the first-ever NAIA national championship, defeating Whitworth 81-72 in the NAIA Division II title game. Coached by Marty Holly and led by Damon Archibald, Jimmy Kolyszko, Jared Klassen, and Todd Williams, the Coyotes set a school record with a 31-3 season, including a 13-1 mark in Cascade Conference play, winning the regular-season and postseason tournament titles.