RANGELY, Colo. (Interstat) — The Southern Nevada Coyotes opened their men’s basketball season by upsetting the Colorado Northwestern Spartans 102-93 on Friday, overcoming a significant first-half deficit. The Coyotes, who were projected to lose by Interstat’s ELO system, trailed 40-49 after a high-scoring first quarter but rallied to outscore the Spartans 53-53 in the second quarter to secure the road victory. With the win, Southern Nevada begins its season 1-0, while Colorado Northwestern starts 0-1. The two teams are scheduled for a rematch on Saturday.