North Idaho 67, at Eastern Arizona 76

THATCHER, Ariz. (Interstat) — In a high-octane men’s junior college basketball game defined by offensive efficiency, the Eastern Arizona Gila Monsters outlasted the North Idaho Cardinal 76-67 on Friday night. The game was a statistical oddity, with both teams finishing with an identical 61 possessions. The Gila Monsters, however, made the most of theirs, posting an offensive rating of 125.3 compared to the Cardinal’s 110.1. The victory improved Eastern Arizona’s season record to 5-3, while North Idaho fell to 4-2. Eastern Arizona seized control of the contest with a blistering first-quarter performance, outscoring North Idaho 43-35. The opening period was… Read more...