FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (Interstat) — Weber State built a large first-half lead and never trailed, defeating Northern Arizona 78-65 in a Big Sky Conference men’s basketball game Thursday at Walkup Skydome.

The Wildcats, who led 42-31 at halftime, were propelled by efficient shooting, making 13 3-pointers to the Lumberjacks’ six. Viljami Vartiainen and Tijan Saine each scored 16 points for Weber State. Nigel Burris added 11.

Northern Arizona was led by Brennan Peterson with 15 points and Traivar Jackson with 16. The Lumberjacks struggled from beyond the arc, shooting 24%.

Weber State improved to 8-8 overall. Northern Arizona fell to 6-10.