College of Idaho Defeats Carroll College 66-50 at Elgin Baylor Arena
The College of Idaho men’s basketball team relied on suffocating defense and efficient shooting to defeat Carroll College 66-50 Saturday night at Elgin Baylor Arena. The victory lifted the Yotes to a 3-1 record on the season while handing the Fighting Saints their first loss, dropping Carroll to 4-1.
Tucker Tiddens paced the College of Idaho attack with a game-high 22 points and seven rebounds, connecting on 8-of-12 shots from the field. Jackson Rogers injected immediate energy off the bench, tallying 16 points behind a 6-of-7 shooting display that included three makes from beyond the arc. Dougie Peoples added 12 points and secured a game-high three steals to anchor the perimeter pressure.
Yotes Control Paint During Decisive First-Half Run
The home side finished the night shooting 56.3 percent from the floor, hitting 27 of 48 attempts. In stark contrast, the Yotes clamped down on the Fighting Saints, limiting the visitors to a 39.1 percent clip. College of Idaho thoroughly controlled the paint, outscoring Carroll 42-20 inside and capitalizing on second-chance opportunities with a 15-0 advantage.
Carroll opened the contest with an 11-7 cushion before the Yotes found their offensive footing. Rogers hit a 3-pointer to knot the score at 12 with 10:33 left in the first half, sparking a massive 23-5 run. A dunk by Kareem Barnett gave the College of Idaho a lead it would never relinquish, sending the hosts into the locker room ahead 35-21.
| Team | Field Goal % | Points in Paint | Turnovers | Bench Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Idaho | 56.3% | 42 | 10 | 24 |
| Carroll College | 39.1% | 20 | 18 | 5 |
Closing Stretch Silences the Saints’ Second-Half Push
The Fighting Saints clawed back early in the second stanza. Isaac Patik sank two free throws to trim the margin to 48-44 with 11 minutes remaining, closing the gap to four points. That was as close as the visitors would get.
Tiddens answered with free throws and Kairi Shepherd added a layup to rebuild an eight-point cushion. When Carroll pulled within 56-50 with just over four minutes on the clock, the Yotes slammed the door with a 10-0 run. Rogers scored on a layup, Tiddens threw down a dunk, and subsequent baskets from Rogers and Tiddens sealed the final 66-50 margin.
Viktor Bystrom led Carroll with 13 points and five rebounds, while Kellen Harrison and Drew Jones each chipped in 12 points. A crowd of 1,055 fans watched the Yotes force 18 turnovers while committing only 10, turning those defensive takeaways into 19 points.
Next Up on the Schedule
The Yotes return to action on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, traveling to face Northwest Nazarene University at 7:05 PM.
