CORVALLIS, Ore. – The College of Idaho men’s basketball team has been named the Under Armour Team of the Week for Dec. 26-Jan. 2 the Cascade Collegiate Conference announced Sunday.
The No. 18 ranked Yotes closed out 2021 and opened 2022 with critical road wins overcoming stiff challenges by Bushnell University and Corban University, as well as, mother nature. Attempting to leave Caldwell on Thursday, C of I was forced to change travel plans when Interstate 84 was closed due to hazardous winter conditions and instead trekked the southern route across Oregon.
It took an overtime period against the Beacons for the Yotes to prevail in the 81-76 victory. 2021 Montana Gatorade Player of the Year, Drew Wyman led the Yotes with 23-points. Despite a dismal shooting night overall- final 14 3-point attempts missed and converted just 24-percent second half field goals- C of I came through when it mattered, making 6-of-8 shots in the extra period.
The new year brought a revived shooting touch as the Yotes torched the nets with a season high 62-percent average in the 76-56 win. Five purple clad players scored in double figures for C of I.
College of Idaho (12-3, 6-1 CCC) will next be in action when they host Multnomah and Warner Pacific on Jan. 7-8.
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