COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (Interstat) — The North Idaho College men’s basketball team looks to protect its home court when it hosts Miles Community College in a non-conference junior college matchup on Friday.

The Cardinal (5-2) enter with a winning record, while the visiting Pioneers (3-5) seek consistency after dropping three of their last four games. North Idaho last played on Nov. 22, earning a 70-58 road win at Cochise. Key contributors in that victory included Jacori Ervin (9 points, 10 rebounds) and Cason Miller (8 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists).

Miles is coming off an 87-77 road loss at Gillette on Saturday. Uwami Chongo posted a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds in that game, and Azenio Cossa added 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The Pioneers have shown offensive firepower but have allowed an average of 84.5 points in their five losses.

North Idaho has won both of its home games this season. Following this contest, the Cardinal will host Williston State on Saturday. Miles continues a road swing at Central Wyoming on Dec. 12.