LA GRANDE, Ore. – Fresh off a big win at home this past weekend, Eastern Oregon Men's Basketball looks to carry that momentum into a big Tuesday showdown. The Mountaineers play host to 13th-ranked and longtime rival College of Idaho as they continue on their five-game homestand.

OPPONENT
No. 13 College of Idaho Yotes (18-3, 12-1 CCC)

WHERE
La Grande, Ore. - Quinn Coliseum

WHEN
Tuesday, Jan. 25 - 7:30 p.m.

Tip-Off
• The Mountaineers (12-9, 6-7 CCC) begin a three-game home week against another top-25 foe in College of Idaho.
• Eastern nearly upset then No. 18 C of I back on Nov 23 falling in a 64-61 contest. Tuesday's game will be EOU's third against a ranked opponent.
• Tuesday's game will also be Camo Night against the Yotes and EOU fans are encouraged to wear camouflage gear.
• EOU is currently tied for sixth in the CCC standings, while C of I is tied for first.
• Following the Tuesday tilt, EOU will close out its five-game homestand this weekend against Bushnell and Corban.

EOU Athletics Spectator Policy - As of Jan. 19, 2022
• Spectators will be allowed at EOU sporting events, but masks will be required to be worn correctly (over mouth AND nose) at ALL indoor and outdoor events per state and local policy. This is subject to change at any time.
• Failure to comply with conference or institutional attendance policies will result in removal from venue and any further EOU contests.
• General Admission is allowed for both indoor and outdoor events and is on a first come, first serve basis. To see ticket prices for individual EOU sporting events and to purchase tickets, click here.
• Concessions and hospitality dining will no longer be available for both indoor and outdoor EOU athletic events. Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside Quinn Coliseum.
• Students, faculty, and staff wishing to attend indoor EOU Athletic Events can do so for FREE by showcasing their EOU ID card.

How to Watch/Follow
• Livestream coverage of this weekend's games can be found on the Mountie Sports Network at www.EOUSports.com/watch. Live stats can be accessed on the EOU Men's Basketball schedule page and by clicking the respective link above
• All home games this year will be webcast on the Mountie Sports Network at www.EOUSports.com/watch. All EOU home games will be Pay-Per-View and can be purchased for $7.95 per game. Fans can also purchase an Eastern Oregon All-Access pass to watch all 2021-22 EOU home sporting events for $100.
• Livestreams for all home games will begin 15 minutes prior to tip-off.
• Live stats coverage for EOU Men's Basketball games this season can be accessed at www.eousports.com/livestats.

Story Lines
• The Mountaineers are 6-2 at home this year inside Quinn Coliseum.
• The Yotes have won each of the last 10 match-ups against EOU.
• Eastern is just one game under .500 in CCC play at 6-7.

Quick Hits
Last Time Out
• The Mountaineers went 1-1 at home last weekend against a pair of in-state rivals in Oregon Tech and Southern Oregon.
• Against OIT, Eastern fell short of the upset bid, dropping a 65-58 contest. Phillip Malatare paced the offense with 20 points, while Preston Chandler grabbed seven boards.
• Against SOU, the Mounties relied upon a strong first half defensively as they outlasted the Raiders, 65-62. Four EOU players scored in double figures in the win.

Previously Against College of Idaho
• Earlier this season, C of I held off a near upset by EOU, winning 64-61 in Caldwell. Three Mounties scored in double figures in the game led by Ismael Valdez with 17.
• Since 2012, EOU is just 5-18 against C of I and has dropped each of the last 10 contests. The Yotes last fell to EOU back in 2016-17 in La Grande, 83-79.

Hot Shooting
• Eastern has shot 40% or better from the field in 12 of their last 13 games played. 
• Of their 19 games played, the Mountaineers have shot over 40% in 17 of them.
• EOU shot a season best 60.4% in their win at Menlo College back on Nov. 27
• Eastern has scored 70 or more points in 12 games this year, including eight out of the last 10 games played.
• The Mountaineers scored a season-high 102 points back on Jan. 8 in a 10-293 home win over Multnomah.

There's No Place Like Home
• The Mountaineers have played inside Quinn Coliseum just seven times this year. In actual games played they are 5-2 and 6-2 overall with one forfeit victory.
• Since the 2010-11 season, the Mountaineers own a 114-34 record at home inside Quinn Coliseum.
• Under the direction of head coach Chris Kemp, the Mountaineers are 5-2 at home in games played.

Road Warriors
• Of the Mountaineers 16 games in the 2021 calendar year, 12 are away from home
• Of the 32 scheduled games this year, 18 will be on the road for Eastern.
• So far in countable contests, EOU is 5-7 on the year on the road.

Mountaineers vs. the CCC
• All-time, EOU is 258-249 in conference games since the CCC was formed as an NAIA affiliated conference in 1993.
• The Mountaineers have finished with a .500 record or better 16 times in CCC play.
• Eastern has won three CCC Regular Season Championships.
• Under the direction of first year head coach Chris Kemp, EOU is 5-6 in CCC play.

Stat Leaders (As of Jan. 24)
• The Mountaineers are third in the league in free throw percentage at 74.7%. They rank fourth in overall field goal percentage at 46.8%.
• Defensively, EOU gives up just 31.6 rebounds per game which is second best in the league.
• The Mounties rebounding margin of +3.9 is fourth highest in the CCC.
• Phillip Malatare still leads the CCC in scoring at 20.4 points per game. He is fifth in free throw percentage at 83.1%. 
• Malatare ranks third in steals per game at 1.7. He is also eighth in minutes played at 31.2 per game.
• Xavier Lovelace ranks third in rebounds per game at 8.6. He has 147 total on the year.
• Lovelace is also 18th in the CCC in scoring, averaging 11.9 points per game.

Scouting the Competition
No. 13 College of Idaho Yotes
• The Yotes come to La Grande with an 18-3 overall record and are tied for first in the CCC at 12-1. They have won each of their last 11 games, with just two being forfeit victories.
• In the latest NAIA top-25 coaches' poll, C of I is currently ranked No. 13 in the nation.
• Offensively, C of I is averaging 73.1 points per game. They shoot 46.3% overall and 32.9% from three-point range. They average just 64.8% from the free throw line.
• The Yotes dish out 15.6 assists per game and have 296 on the year. They average 12.1 turnovers per game, but also score 13.4 points per game off of turnovers.
• Defensively, C of I is giving up 63.8 points per game. They allow opponents to shoot 41.2% overall and 31.1% from deep.
• The Yotes grab 40.3 rebounds per game and have a margin of +8.7. They average 6.0 steals per game and block 3.2 shots per game.
• Drew Wyman leads the team in scoring at 11.4 points per game. He shoots 47.8% overall and is second on the team in rebounding at 5.0 boards per game.
• Ricardo Time is the second leading scorer at 10.9 points per game. He is a 42.7% shooter and is also shooting 31.5% from deep. He is third in rebounding at 4.7 per game.
• Jake O'Neil is the team leader in rebounds at 6.2 per game. He is also averaging 7.9 points per game which ranks third on the team.
• Paul Wilson is the top shot blocker with 25 in 19 games played. He averages 1.3 per game.
• Charles Elzie leads the way in assists with 52 through 19 games played and averages 2.7 per game. He also leads the team in steals with 23 for an average of 1.3 per game.
• Tyler Robinett is tied for third in rebounding at 4.7 per game and is second in blocks with 13.

Up Next
• Following the early week match-up, EOU will have a quick two-day break before returning to the hardwood. The Mountaineers play host to Bushnell Friday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The following day, Jan. 29, they host Corban at 5 p.m.

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