CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Interstat) — Texas A&M-Corpus Christi used a dominant first half to secure a 76-63 men’s basketball victory over Lamar on Saturday at American Bank Center.

The Islanders built a 38-22 halftime lead and maintained a steady advantage throughout the second half. Lamar’s Rob Lee scored a game-high 24 points, and Braden East added 15 points and seven rebounds, but the Cardinals could not overcome 15 turnovers, which the Islanders converted into 19 points.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, which improved to 14-12 overall, had five players score in double figures, led by DA Houston’s 13 points. The Islanders also tallied 13 assists and 13 steals. Lamar fell to 12-14.