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Nine interceptions and a pair of fourth-down stops inside the New Mexico Military Institute 10-yard line proved costly as Snow College fell to the Broncos 35-7 Saturday in Roswell, New Mexico.
 

The Badgers forced three turnovers and moved inside NMMI territory several times, but they were unable to capitalize on the opportunities. The Broncos returned one interception for a touchdown and converted three other turnovers into 21 points.
 

Snow College's defense created the first momentum swing of the game. Will Warner intercepted a pass at the Snow College 31-yard line to stop NMMI's opening possession.
 

The Badgers went three-and-out, but the defense produced another takeaway when Lawrence Taylor V forced a fumble. Wesley Valgardson recovered the ball at the Snow College 33-yard line.
 

Snow College moved to midfield before NMMI intercepted Dylan Story and returned the pass 51 yards for a touchdown. The extra point gave the Broncos a 7-0 lead with five minutes remaining in the opening quarter.
 

The Badgers forced a three-and-out and took over at midfield on their next possession. Snow College was unable to move the chains, and a 38-yard loss after a bad snap on fourth down gave NMMI the ball at the Badgers' 10-yard line.
 

The Snow College defense kept the Broncos out of the end zone on the first two plays, but NMMI completed a 9-yard touchdown pass on third and goal. The extra point extended the lead to 14-0 with four seconds remaining in the quarter.
 

NMMI missed a 47-yard field goal early in the second quarter, giving Snow College the ball at its own 30. Jack Thow connected with Kade Haroldsen for 62 yards on the first play, moving the Badgers to the 8-yard line. Snow College lost four yards on the next play before the Broncos intercepted a pass in the end zone.
 

The Badgers threatened again midway through the quarter. Thow found Makai Peterson for 33 yards to move the ball to the NMMI 18. Runs by Louie Hamilton advanced Snow College to the nine, but the Broncos stopped Hamilton on fourth and 1.
 

Snow College's defense did not allow a point in the second quarter, and the Badgers entered halftime trailing 14-0.
 

The Broncos opened the second half with an 82-yard touchdown drive. A 38-yard run completed the possession and stretched the NMMI lead to 21-0.
 

Warner returned the ensuing kickoff 63 yards to the Broncos' 26-yard line. Thow converted a fourth-and-6 attempt with a 10-yard pass to Haroldsen, but NMMI intercepted a pass at its own 3-yard line two plays later.
 

The Badgers' special teams unit created Snow College's lone touchdown. Lael Rhodes blocked a punt, giving the Badgers the ball at the NMMI 1. Taft McClure fumbled while attempting to score, but Spencer Uluave recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. Ian Sanches converted the extra point, trimming the deficit to 21-7.
 

Snow College got the ball back moments later. Caleb Darthard sacked the NMMI quarterback and forced a fumble that Ka'Nye Lacey recovered at the Broncos' 39-yard line.
 

McClure connected with Rockwell Magleby for 11 yards on the first play of the drive, but NMMI intercepted a pass at its own 3-yard line to end another scoring opportunity.
 

Buckner opened Snow College's first possession of the fourth quarter with a 37-yard run. The Badgers gave the ball back on an interception on the following play.
 

NMMI later intercepted McClure at the Snow College 23 and scored on a 22-yard pass one play later, extending the lead to 28-7. The Broncos added their final touchdown after taking over at the Snow College 26 following a turnover on downs.
 

Snow College finished with 174 yards of offense. The Badgers passed for 148 yards but were limited to 26 rushing yards and converted one of 13 third-down attempts.
 

Thow completed nine of 24 passes for 124 yards. Haroldsen caught three passes for 80 yards, while Peterson finished with 31 yards on two receptions. Buckner led the rushing attack with 59 yards on 11 carries.
 

Taylor led the defense with 15 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble. Jaden Manwaring recorded 10 tackles, while Darthard added nine tackles, a sack and a forced fumble. Warner recorded an interception and two pass breakups.
 

Snow College falls to 3-4 overall and 2-4 in Southwest Junior College Football Conference play. The Badgers will close the regular season against No. 6 Navarro College Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. inside Terry Foote Stadium. For video streaming and live stats information, visit snowbadgers.com.