North Idaho College Routs Pacific Northwest Christian
Nyale Robinson scored 21 points as North Idaho College opened its season with a 113-79 win over Pacific Northwest Christian.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Basketball
North Idaho College defeated Pacific Northwest Christian 113-79 in its season opener Wednesday at Rolly Williams Court. The Cardinals led 67-32 at halftime and outrebounded the visitors 49-24.
Why it matters
The opening win gives North Idaho College an early start to the season as it prepares for the next stage of its schedule. Coeur d'Alene basketball fans get an early look at a deep rotation with four players in double figures.
North Idaho College's 113 points were a season-opening total, and Nyale Robinson hit 5 of 7 three-pointers in the 113-79 final. Braylon Haman scored 17 points with five assists, while Aly Toure added 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The players
Nyale Robinson
Robinson is a sophomore guard who played at Rainer Beach High School in Seattle and led North Idaho College with 21 points in the opener.
Braylon Haman
Haman is a North Idaho College guard from Lansing, Michigan, who scored 17 points and added five assists in the season opener.
The details
North Idaho College used a balanced offense, with four players in double figures, to build a 35-point halftime lead. Carson Decker led Pacific Northwest Christian with 18 points, but the visitors could not keep pace in the paint or on the glass.
Timeline
Wednesday: North Idaho College defeats Pacific Northwest Christian 113-79 at Rolly Williams Court.
Next Thursday: North Idaho College plays McCook Community College in the Battle for the Boot Tournament in Twin Falls.
Season Trajectory
The season opener positions North Idaho College to compete in the Battle for the Boot Tournament, a regional junior college event. An early win over a Northwest opponent gives the Cardinals a platform for the conference schedule ahead.
The win gives fantasy and roster watchers an early read on North Idaho College's rotation, with four players already in double figures. Fans planning to attend the next game can expect the team to play its next contest in Twin Falls rather than at home.
The takeaway
Balanced scoring and a strong rebounding edge are early signs of a deep North Idaho College roster. Watch how the team handles stronger competition at the Battle for the Boot Tournament.
What happens next
North Idaho College plays McCook Community College next Thursday in the Battle for the Boot Tournament in Twin Falls.
Further reading
For more local coverage, see Basketball in Coeur d'Alene sports.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Coeur d'Alene Press.
