TWIN FALLS, Idaho (Interstat) — The Southern Idaho Eagles used a potent offensive performance to defeat the North Idaho Cardinal 85-69 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday.

Cooper Kesler scored 27 points to lead the Eagles, who improved to 19-2. Ajayi Simmons led North Idaho (10-11) with 17 points.

Southern Idaho built a commanding 43-35 halftime lead and never relented, fueled by efficient three-point shooting. The Eagles made 13 of 30 attempts from beyond the arc, while North Idaho struggled, hitting only 3 of 21. Southern Idaho also capitalized at the free-throw line, making 22 of 28.

Nathan Ahner added 15 points and Ace Reiser had 14 for the Eagles, who swept the regular-season series. The teams will meet again Feb. 21 in Coeur d’Alene.