YUMA, Ariz.-Najeb Muhammad posted 22 points on 6-11 from the field as the Arizona Western Matadors edged Snow 86-80 in the season opener for both squads.

Leo Gerardo added 16 points off the bench, also on 6-11 shooting for the Matadors.

Arizona Western overcame a 25-point first half deficit and outscored the Badgers 58-33 in the second half.

Matt Norman had a game-high 31 points in the loss for the Badgers on 13-21 from the field. Norman also added 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the loss for Snow.

The Badgers ensue in their season Thursday at Douglas, Ariz. against the Cochise CC Apaches.