The Snow College men's basketball team opened the 2026-27 season by splitting a pair of two-point games at the Snow Classic held inside the Sevier Valley Center in Richfield. According to a November 3 report, the Badgers suffered an 83-81 loss to Treasure Valley Community College on Friday before rallying to defeat Northwest College 73-71 on Saturday.
During Friday's season opener, Max Toombs scored 22 of the team's first-half points, including back-to-back 3-pointers that helped Snow College build a 39-33 lead into the break. Toombs finished the game with 34 points, six rebounds, and four 3-pointers. James Rust recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Amari Davis finished with 10 rebounds. Despite these efforts, Treasure Valley scored the winning basket with four seconds remaining in the game to secure an 83-81 victory.
Snow College returned to action on Saturday against Northwest College, overcoming an early offensive struggle and an 18-point deficit. The Badgers' defense forced 20 turnovers, resulting in 18 points. Easton Hawkins secured the 73-71 victory by connecting with a 3-pointer at the buzzer. Hawkins scored all 12 of his points after halftime. Other notable performers included Cuillier, who added 11 points, and Rust, who recorded 12 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and seven steals.
The Snow College men's basketball team will return to Ephraim for its first game inside the Horne Activity Center when it hosts Colorado Northwestern Community College on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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