OKLAHOMA CITY (Interstat) — The Rio Grande Valley Vipers defeated the Oklahoma City Blue 109-94 in a G League contest Sunday at Cox Convention Center.

The Vipers established control early, leading 55-37 at halftime after scoring 27 and 28 points in the first two quarters, respectively. The Blue mounted a fourth-quarter rally with 34 points but could not overcome the substantial deficit.

Rio Grande Valley improved to 17-13. Oklahoma City fell to 8-23. Bryce Thompson led the Blue’s offense, while a balanced effort from Caleb McConnell, Tyler Smith and Isaiah Crawford powered the Vipers.