SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden (Interstat) — The Södertälje Kings built a commanding early lead and never relented in a 110-75 victory over Hogsbo in Swedish Basketligan play Friday afternoon at Taljehallen.

Södertälje led 63-38 at halftime after scoring 33 points in the first quarter and 30 in the second. Hogsbo could not recover, dropping its fourth straight game. Charles Barton led all scorers with 23 points for Hogsbo. Alex Garcia paced a balanced Södertälje attack with 16 points and six rebounds. A.J. Cheeseman also scored 16 for Hogsbo.

The Kings improved to 17-11 with the win, while Hogsbo fell to 6-20.