The College of Southern Idaho crushed North Idaho College 102-77 Saturday night for the Scenic West Athletic Conference title and a trip to the national tournament in Hutchinson, Kans.

The Golden Eagles will open the national tournament at noon March 14 against the upper New York-New England region champion.The victory fulfilled all of the goals second-year Coach Steve Irons' has had since returning as head man following eight years as assistant.

"It is something you dream about. Something the atmosphere at CSI makes you think about," he said.

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In the women's tournament, regular-season champion Ricks College defeated runner-up Utah Valley State College 70-63. With the win, the Lady Vikings advance to the NJCAA tournament.

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