GILLETTE, Wyo. (Interstat) — The Northwest Trappers escaped with a 60-58 men’s junior college basketball victory over the Gillette Pronghorns on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, overcoming a significant efficiency deficit.

Northwest built a 37-23 lead after the first quarter, but Gillette stormed back with a 35-point second quarter to trail by just two at halftime. The second half became a defensive battle, with both teams struggling offensively. The Trappers secured the win despite shooting just 17.8% from the floor and posting an offensive rating of 42.7. The Pronghorns shot 37.5% but committed 13 turnovers.

Mateo Trujillo led Northwest with 18 points. Sayed Sayed paced Gillette with a game-high 19 points. Northwest improved to 9-7 overall, while Gillette fell to 9-8.