Mangum’s 30-ball pushes Century past Idaho Falls

POCATELLO — The Century Diamondbacks bounced back from a hard-fought loss Tuesday night with a Wednesday night home victory over the Idaho Falls Tigers.

Century (2-1, 0-0) was led by junior guard Justus Mangum, who scored a game-high 30 points, 16 of which coming in the first quarter. Troy Hafer paced the Tigers (1-1, 0-0) with 20 points.

Behind a 22-point first-quarter outburst, which included four 3-pointers from their star guard, Century jumped out to a quick 22-12 lead. The Tigers were never able to cut that deficit into single digits, as the Diamondbacks pulled away for a 65-45 win.

Both teams’ scoring leaders had the 3-ball working, with Mangum connecting on six triples and Hafer responding with five.

While Hafer was the only Tiger to finish the game in double-figure, Century big men Xenphon Flesishmann (14) and Luke Webb (12) helped Mangum’s effort in the win.

Now 2-1. Win over Idaho Falls tonight 65-45. My second game finishing with 30 points. Several rebounds, steals and assists. Let’s keep going boys!!! Blessed 🙏🏾 @IdahoMVP @jbballer32 @mrelijah1 @CoachDJClark_2 @c4coachg @kadecalvintv @HINESight_2020 @UtahHardKnox @JherfCashMoney pic.twitter.com/pvqIVn82iz

— Justus Mangum (@justusmangum1) December 4, 2025

The Diamondbacks will get a day of rest Thursday, before they match up with the Blackfoot Broncos (0-0, 0-0) at Century Friday night.

Idaho Falls does not play again until Tuesday, when they host the Highland Rams (0-0, 0-0).