MOUNT CARMEL, Ill. (Interstat) — The East Mississippi Lions defeated the Wabash Valley Warriors 84-62 in a men’s junior college basketball game Friday. The Lions used a dominant second half, outscoring the Warriors 49-24 after the break to pull away for the victory.

Jordan Alexander led East Mississippi with 27 points and seven rebounds. Diovion Famakinde added 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the Lions, who improved to 5-2. The Warriors fell to 3-4 on the season.