DILLON, Mont. (Interstat) — College of Idaho defeated Montana Western 59-39 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Saturday at Straugh Gymnasium. The Coyotes (1-1) shot 18 of 48 from the floor, 5 of 18 from three-point range and 18 of 24 from the free throw line while scoring 59 points on 64 possessions for an offensive rating of 91.6. Montana Western (1-1) shot 14 of 59 overall, 4 of 17 from deep and 7 of 12 at the line, scoring 39 points on 62 possessions with an offensive rating of 63.2. College of Idaho held a 39-37 rebounding edge, including 5-13 on the offensive glass. Both teams had seven assists and 10 turnovers, while Montana Western recorded four blocks. Dougie Peoples led College of Idaho with 21 points, one rebound and two assists in 26 minutes. Reece Sasser-Gunson added eight points, seven rebounds, three assists and one block, and Conner Sheets scored 12. Naeem Colston paced Montana Western with seven points, 11 rebounds, one assist and one block, while Billy Carlson added eight points, three rebounds and three assists. The Bulldogs’ Matthew Kinzeler contributed five points and four rebounds.