OTTUMWA, Iowa (Interstat) — The Indian Hills Warriors used a dominant first-half offensive display to overwhelm the Lincoln Trail Statesmen 87-54 in a men’s junior college basketball game Tuesday night.

The Warriors set the tone early, erupting for 39 points in the opening quarter while holding the Statesmen to 26. The offensive barrage continued in the second quarter as Indian Hills poured in another 48 points to take a commanding 87-54 lead into halftime. The second half was not played, resulting in the lopsided final score.

The game was effectively decided by Indian Hills’ superior efficiency and control of the paint. The Warriors scored 87 points on 80 possessions, an offensive rating of 109.4, while Lincoln Trail managed just 54 points on 79 possessions for an offensive rating of 68.6. Indian Hills also dominated the glass, outrebounding the Statesmen 50 to 37, including a 15 to 7 advantage on the offensive boards.

Chiang Ring led the Warriors with a double-double, scoring 16 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in just 20 minutes of play. KJ LaMonte added 14 points, and Taj Au-Duke orchestrated the offense with a game-high nine assists to go with seven points.

For Lincoln Trail, Michael Smith III pulled down 10 rebounds and Jay Chiles dished out five assists, but the team struggled with its shooting throughout the contest. The Statesmen shot just 20 for 62 from the floor and committed 19 turnovers.

The game began with Indian Hills seizing immediate control. Chaz Watson opened the scoring with a three-pointer, and the Warriors quickly built a 23-8 lead, forcing a Lincoln Trail timeout less than three minutes into the game. The Statesmen could not find a consistent offensive rhythm, and the Warriors’ lead continued to grow, reaching 39-26 by the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter saw more of the same, with Indian Hills extending its lead past 30 points. The Warriors’ depth was on full display as contributions came from across the roster, including eight points and six rebounds from Vladyslav Semerych and 10 points from Xavier Wilson.

With the win, Indian Hills improves its season record to 8-1. The Warriors have won seven of their last eight games, with their only loss coming on the road against Snow College. Lincoln Trail falls to 1-3 with the loss. The Statesmen will look to rebound on the road against Southeastern Illinois on Friday. Indian Hills’ next contest is at home against Lake Region State on Dec. 5.