RANGELY, Colo. (Interstat) — North Idaho built a first-half lead and held off Colorado Northwestern for an 80-70 men’s junior college basketball victory Saturday.

The visiting Cardinal led 39-36 after a high-scoring first quarter and maintained control throughout. Ne’quan Brown led North Idaho with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Austin Ouko added 21 points.

Jordan Jones scored 20 points for the Spartans in the loss. North Idaho improved to 12-11 overall, while Colorado Northwestern fell to 3-21.