BLUEFIELD, Va. (Interstat) — The Union Commonwealth Bulldogs built a large early lead and defeated the Bluefield Rams 86-70 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Wednesday.

Union Commonwealth opened with a 42-point first quarter and led by six at halftime. The Bulldogs maintained control throughout the second half for the road victory.

Ali Sakho led Union Commonwealth with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Jamarion Gaines and Dallas Rufus each added 17 points. Isaiah Sanders scored 19 points for Bluefield, and Ke’Shaun Tonsall contributed 13 points and seven rebounds.

Union Commonwealth improved to 9-13. Bluefield fell to 3-12.