CEU upsets North Idaho to win SWAC championship

Deseret News

Published: Sunday, March 7 2010 12:05 a.m. MST

PRICE — Facing another tough opponent set the stage for another big victory by the College of Eastern Utah.

The Eagles upset sixth ranked North Idaho 88-80 in the Region 18 tournament on Saturday night to claim the 2010 SWAC championship. The Eagles (22-9) never trailed in the second half after staking out a 37-31 halftime lead. CEU will play in the district championship game at Taylorsville on Tuesday for the chance to secure an NJCAA Tournament berth.

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