WEATHERBY LAKE, Mo. (Interstat) — The Park Pirates used a dominant first-half offensive display to secure an 88-72 victory over the William Woods Owls in a men’s NAIA basketball game Saturday at Breckon Sports Center.

The game was effectively decided before halftime, as both teams engaged in a blistering pace of scoring. Park established control early, shooting with high efficiency to build a double-digit lead that William Woods could never seriously threaten. The Pirates scored 42 points in the opening quarter and added 46 in the second for an 88-point first-half total, while the Owls managed 34 and 38 points in the respective periods for their 72.

The most important part of the game was Park’s relentless and balanced offensive execution in the first half, which overwhelmed William Woods despite a strong scoring effort from the visitors. The Pirates’ attack was multifaceted, preventing the Owls from keying on any single player. Clarence King led all scorers with 24 points in the half, including three 3-pointers, while Otavio Armani added 18 points and Amaire Perkins provided 13 points off the bench. Their collective effort allowed Park to answer every William Woods basket and steadily expand the margin.

William Woods guard Mark Onyejekwe kept his team within striking distance for much of the half, scoring 21 points, including a 3-pointer just before the first-quarter buzzer after a technical foul was assessed to Park’s King. Jacob LaBounty also contributed 12 early points for the Owls. However, the Owls’ defense had no consistent answer for Park’s ball movement and shot-making, particularly in transition and from beyond the arc.

The second half was a formality, as both teams substituted liberally and no further points were scored after the break. The statistical record of the game reflects only the first 20 minutes of play.

Armani, named the top star for Park, finished his night with 18 points, nine rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes. King’s 24 points and seven rebounds paced the Pirates, and Perkins’s 13 points provided a critical spark. For William Woods, Onyejekwe led the way with 21 points, four rebounds, three assists and two blocks. LaBounty added 12 points and five rebounds.

With the win, Park improved its overall season record to 5-6. William Woods fell to 4-7. The Pirates are scheduled to host Graceland on Dec. 11. The Owls will play at UHSP on Monday.

According to Interstat’s ELO system, Park entered the contest with a 53.60 percent probability to win.