POWELL, Wyo. (Interstat) — The Northwest College men’s basketball team defeated Gillette College 81-66 on Saturday behind efficient shooting and balanced scoring. The Trappers shot 52 percent from the field and 52 percent from 3-point range, using a 44-point second quarter to pull away.

Nayel Girard led Northwest with 16 points, while Mateo Trujillo added 17. Rashad McCormick scored a game-high 30 points for the Pronghorns, who shot just 40 percent overall and 29 percent from the free-throw line. The win improved Northwest’s season record to 11-10, while Gillette fell to 11-11.