Coeur d'Alene unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 53-44 to the Boise Brave on Thursday. The Vikings' loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak dating back to last season.
Despite the defeat, Coeur d'Alene saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Brookeslee Colvin scored 23 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Semprimoznik, who scored nine points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.
It was another big night for Kaity Haan, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 14 rebounds for Boise. What's more, Haan also posted a 71% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Avery Patricco was another key player, earning 15 points along with two steals.
Boise's win was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Coeur d'Alene wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 50-41 loss against Owyhee on the 22nd. Boise has also already played their next match, a 54-30 victory against Lake City on the 22nd.
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