LEWISTON, Idaho (Interstat) — A pair of teams sharing the Warriors nickname will meet Friday night when the Lewis-Clark State Warriors host the Corban Warriors in a Cascade Collegiate Conference men’s basketball clash.

The game is a rematch of a Jan. 10 thriller in Salem, Oregon, where Lewis-Clark State (19-6) edged Corban 71-68. The visiting Warriors from Idaho have won six of their last eight games, despite a 77-82 setback at Northwest on Saturday. Forward Grayson Hunt, averaging 9.1 points and 6.2 rebounds, is a key interior presence. He posted 12 points and six rebounds in the most recent loss.

Corban (12-13) seeks consistency after a jarring 56-96 home loss to Eastern Oregon last Saturday, which followed a three-game winning streak. Guard Joe Gould will be central to the rebound effort. Over his last seven games, Gould is averaging 13.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists, including a 22-point performance in a win over College of Idaho on Feb. 13.

The matchup features a stark contrast in season trajectories. Lewis-Clark State sits near the top of the conference standings, while Corban looks to climb back to .500. The home Warriors have been strong in Lewiston, boasting a 10-2 record on their home court this season.

Corban’s offense, which averages 77.2 points per game, will test a Lewis-Clark State defense allowing just 69.2 points per contest. The hosts also hold a significant rebounding advantage, averaging nearly five more boards per game than Corban.

Friday’s result will carry weight for conference tournament seeding with just over two weeks remaining in the regular season. Following this game, Corban travels to face Walla Walla on Saturday, while Lewis-Clark State hosts Bushnell (Oregon).

Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. PST at the P1FCU Activity Center.