PENSACOLA, Fla. (Interstat) — The Pensacola State Pirates overcame a strong start by the Itawamba Indians to win their men’s junior college basketball season opener 82-66 on Friday. Ethan McDonald and Deven Bates each scored 25 points to lead the Pirates, who outscored Itawamba 46-26 in the second half. Damarion Winston led the Indians with 17 points and six assists in the loss. Pensacola State improved to 1-0, while Itawamba begins its season 0-1.