HUTCHINSON, Kansas - The College of Southern Idaho Men's Basketball team battled to a second-place finish at the NJCAA National Tournament, falling to South Plains 98-95 Saturday in the championship game.
Playing five games in six days took it's toll on a Golden Eagle squad that loves to shoot the 3. CSI managed just 24 percent from long range in the second half and 36 percent from the field.
In a back and forth game there were 11 lead changes and 16 ties. 
Charles Jones Jr. led CSI with 27 points and three assists. Khalid Thomas added 20 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Other Golden Eagles in double digits were Danya Kingsby with 15 points and Tommy Burton with 11.
Both Burton and Jones Jr. were named to the NJCAA National Tournament All-Tournament team.
The Golden Eagles finish the season with a 31-6 overall record. CSI entered the tournament at the 10 seed.