Eagles Outlast Badgers in Defensive Showdown

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (Interstat) — Southern Idaho edged Snow 71-66 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday, using a strong second half to secure the victory. The Eagles, led by Nathan Ahner’s 17 points and 11 rebounds, overcame a four-point halftime deficit by outscoring the Badgers 42-33 after the break. Snow’s Sean Felts scored 15 points and blocked three shots. Both teams finished with 43 rebounds, nine assists, nine steals and four blocks. Southern Idaho’s efficiency at the free-throw line, making 18 of 21 attempts, proved decisive as Snow managed only 6 of 9. The Badgers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 19 three-point attempts. Southern Idaho improved to 24-2 overall, while Snow fell to 27-3.