PENSACOLA, Fla. (Interstat) — The Trinity Valley Cardinals dominated the Pensacola State Pirates in a men’s junior college basketball game Tuesday, cruising to an 81-50 victory. The Cardinals set the tone early, building a commanding 42-27 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looking back. Trinity Valley’s defense was stifling, forcing 18 turnovers and recording 14 steals. The Cardinals also shot efficiently, hitting 51.7% from the floor and 53.3% from three-point range. The loss was the second straight for Pensacola State. Trinity Valley improved its season record to 6-1, while Pensacola State fell to 5-2.