ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (Interstat) — The Western Wyoming Mustangs defeated the Utah State Eastern Eagles 78-71 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday. The Mustangs improved to 1-0 overall, while the Eagles evened their record at 1-1. Ike Palmer led the Eagles with 22 points and five rebounds in the loss. Utah State Eastern struggled offensively, shooting just 37% from the floor and 18% from three-point range. The Eagles committed 25 fouls and 11 turnovers in the contest. Western Wyoming’s victory came despite being a significant underdog according to national statistical projections.