CALDWELL, Idaho (Interstat) — The College of Idaho Coyotes edged the Northwest Eagles 78-73 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Friday at J.A. Albertson Activities Center.

The Coyotes, now 15-7, completed a regular-season sweep of the Eagles, having also won by three points in December. Northwest fell to 7-12.

The game remained close throughout, with College of Idaho taking a 78-73 lead on a Conner Sheets layup with five seconds remaining. Christian Watkins scored a final layup for Northwest as time expired.

Lucius Fox led Northwest with a strong performance, while Tucker Tiddens was pivotal for the Coyotes. The Eagles’ Ethan Martin also provided key scoring.

College of Idaho, which led 39-40 at halftime, maintained a narrow advantage in the second half to secure the victory.