COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (Interstat) — Ace Reiser scored 26 points to lead Southern Idaho to a narrow 79-77 victory over North Idaho in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday.

The visiting Eagles held off a late charge from the Cardinal to secure the road win. Southern Idaho improved to 22-2 overall, while North Idaho moved to an even 12-12.

Reiser’s game-high 26 points paced Southern Idaho. Jalen Lyn added 14 points for the Eagles. Ajayi Simmons led North Idaho with 20 points and six rebounds, supported by Ne’quan Brown’s 17 points and nine rebounds.

The game was close throughout, with Southern Idaho taking a slim lead into halftime.