USU Eastern Men's Basketball's Season Ends in Conference Tournament

Eagles fall to Snow College Badgers in Scenic West Athletic Conference postseason tournament

Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:32am

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The Utah State Eastern men's basketball team's season came to an end after a loss to the Snow College Badgers in the Scenic West Athletic Conference postseason tournament. Despite a strong start and efforts from players like Ike Palmer, Snow College pulled away in the second half, defeating Eastern 97-84.

Why it matters

The loss marks the end of the 2025-2026 season for the USU Eastern Eagles, who finished the year with a 22-9 record - their best since the 2013-2014 season. The tournament defeat is a disappointing end to what was otherwise a successful campaign for the team.

The details

Eastern started the game well, holding an 18-17 lead midway through the first half. However, Snow College took the lead shortly after and extended it to 48-39 by halftime. The Badgers then opened the second half with a 12-3 run to build a commanding 18-point advantage. Despite a late rally from the Eagles, there wasn't enough time on the clock as they fell 97-84.

  • The Scenic West Athletic Conference postseason tournament took place on March 10, 2026.

The players

Ike Palmer

The leading scorer for the USU Eastern Eagles, finishing the game with 25 points on 8-12 shooting.

Kayin Turner

Scored 16 points for the Eagles, 13 of which came in the second half.

Isaac Castagnetto

Recorded 13 points and 9 rebounds for the Eagles, just missing out on a double-double.

Snow College Badgers

The No. 2 seed in the Scenic West Athletic Conference postseason tournament, who defeated the No. 3 seed USU Eastern Eagles.

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The takeaway

The USU Eastern Eagles' 2025-2026 season, their best in nearly a decade, came to a disappointing end with a loss in the Scenic West Athletic Conference tournament. Despite the defeat, the team can take pride in their strong regular season performance and look to build on this success in the future.