ROSWELL, N.M. (Interstat) — The New Mexico Military Institute Broncos defeated the Pearl River Wildcats 71-55 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday. The Broncos used a decisive first half, outscoring the Wildcats 71-55 by halftime, to secure the victory. Joel Pinto led New Mexico Military with 15 points, while Christian Gilliland scored 14 for Pearl River. The Broncos were more efficient, shooting 48% from the floor and committing only five turnovers. The Wildcats struggled with their shooting, making just 39% of their field goal attempts. With the loss, Pearl River falls to 1-4 on the season, while New Mexico Military evens its record at 5-5.