CALDWELL, Idaho – A 25-3 second half run broke a 31-31 tie, as Lewis-Clark State won the Domino's Classic title, topping the College of Idaho, 76-56, on Idaho Appreciation Night inside the J.A. Albertson Activities Center.
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The Coyotes (6-2) missed their first 10 shots from the field and made just 31-percent from the game – yet used a 3-point from
Nate Bruneel and a free throw from
Connor Desaulniers to pull even with the NAIA Division I Warriors early in the second half.
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LCSC (8-0) answered in a big way, as Josiah Westbrook hit a pair of 3-pointers and Damek Mitchell scored 10 of his 15 points in the eight minute run, as the visitors broke open the game.
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Jalen Galloway had 15 points and Charles Elzie scored a career-high 10 points for the Yotes – as the C of I bench scored 30 of their 56 points.
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The Warriors made 57-percent of their second half field goals, with Jake Albright scoring 15 points, with nine rebounds and five assists; Travis Yenor logging 14 points and seven boards and Westbrook finishing with 11.
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C of I returns to action next weekend in California with games at The Master's and Vanguard.
