SALT LAKE (Interstat) — The Salt Lake Bruin Bears defeated the Western Nebraska Cougars 99-81 in a men’s junior college basketball game on Friday. Salt Lake used a potent second-half performance to pull away after leading by just six points at halftime. The Bruin Bears improved their season record to 2-6, while the Cougars dropped to 1-7. Isaiah St. Preux led Western Nebraska with 20 points in the losing effort. The two teams are scheduled for a rematch on Saturday.