Calvin Jensen, Sports Information Director, Utah State Eastern

Photo courtesy of Dallin Grant

Utah State Eastern struggled to keep pace with the College of Southern Idaho, falling 94-61 on the road in Twin Falls. The Golden Eagles’ explosive second half proved too much for USU Eastern, outscoring them 57-31 after halftime.

Despite shooting 49% from the field, USU Eastern was undone by 20 turnovers, which CSI converted into 27 points. Ike Palmer led USU Eastern with 14 points and 6 rebounds, while Mark Reichner added 11 points, hitting three shots from beyond the arc. Jaxon Heiden contributed 10 points and 7 rebounds in an efficient outing.

CSI’s Khayri Dunn was electric, scoring a game-high 23 points while knocking down 7 of 9 from three-point range. Dale Griffin chipped in 17 points, and Walker Timme added 13 points and 6 rebounds. The hosts dominated from deep, hitting 18 of 36 three-point attempts (50%), and capitalized on second-chance opportunities with 19 points off 13 offensive rebounds.

USU Eastern (11-9, 2-6) will return home to take on Salt Lake Community College (15-8, 3-5) at 7:00 p.m. inside the BDAC on Thursday, February 6.