CALDWELL, Idaho — The College of Idaho women's basketball team capped a perfect weekend at the Caldwell Classic with a 65-50 victory over Northern New Mexico College on Saturday inside the J.A. Albertson Activities Center.
The Yotes (4-2) dominated the glass and shared the ball effectively, pulling away with a decisive third quarter where they outscored the Eagles 22-14. The win followed Friday's triumph over The Master's , giving The College of Idaho a 2-0 mark in the Classic.
Kylie Waltermeyer was a force inside, recording a double-double with 10 points and 16 rebounds, while adding four assists. Maiya Hardy chipped in 8 points and 11 rebounds, and Taryn Riley provided a spark with 10 points, including a pair of three-pointers. Anna Mooney added 9 points and three assists, and Annie Stinar came off the bench to score 7 points.
The Yotes shot 39.1 percent from the field and knocked down 11 three-pointers, while holding Northern New Mexico to 29.9 percent shooting. The College of Idaho dominated the boards with a 55-33 rebounding advantage and dished out 18 assists on 25 made baskets.
Northern New Mexico was led by Jayden Jenkins, who scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and Romina Lopez, who added 15 points.
The Yotes return to action on November 28th and 29th in the Best Western Inn & Suites Classic against Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) and Arizona Christian respectively as they look to carry momentum into Cascade Conference play.
