POCATELLO, Idaho (Interstat) — Northern Colorado defeated Idaho State 69-61 in a Big Sky Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Holt Arena. The Bears improved to 15-10 overall, while the Bengals fell to 10-15.

Northern Colorado led 36-34 at halftime and maintained control in the second half, limiting Idaho State to 27 points after intermission. Brock Wisne led the Bears with 17 points, supported by Ring Nyeri’s 16 and Quinn Denker’s 14. The Bears shot 51.9% from the field and outscored Idaho State 44-30 in the paint.

Idaho State’s Caleb Van De Griend scored 13 points and Evan Otten added 11. The Bengals committed only five turnovers but were hampered by 37.3% shooting. Attendance was 1,215.