The Skagit Valley College (SVC) men’s basketball team has secured the North Division Championship with an undefeated 12-0 record in league play (26-1 overall). This marks the team’s first unanimous division title since 2014.
The Cardinals have held the number one ranking in the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) for six consecutive weeks. With one game remaining in the regular season, the team is preparing for the NWAC Championship Tournament.
Notable Achievements
- Sylas Williams is projected to reach 1,000 points and 800 rebounds in two years at SVC and is a candidate for Region MVP.
- The six returning sophomores have a 52-7 record over two seasons.
- This is SVC’s 15th North Division title, excluding two COVID-19-shortened seasons.
- Head Coach Carl Howell has led the team to continued success in NWAC competition.
“Coach Howell has established a strong foundation for the program,” said SVC athletic director Mitch Freeman.
Remaining Regular-Season Games
Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Bellevue Community College
- Men’s game: 5 p.m.
- Women’s game: 7 p.m.
As North Division champions, the Cardinals will compete in the 2025 NWAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships, scheduled for March 5-9 and 15-16, at Columbia Basin College in Pasco, Wash. For more details, visit NWAC Championship Central.
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