NORWALK, Calif. (Interstat) — The Cerritos Falcons used a dominant first half to cruise to a decisive 74-46 victory over the Cypress Chargers in a men’s junior college basketball game on Wednesday night.

Cerritos established control from the opening tip, outscoring Cypress 35-13 in the first quarter. The Falcons’ offensive efficiency was starkly contrasted by the Chargers’ struggles, setting a tone that would last the entire contest. The Falcons extended their lead in the second quarter, taking a 74-39 advantage into halftime before both teams’ offenses stalled after the break, with no scoring in the second half.

The Falcons’ win was built on a foundation of superior shooting and rebounding. Cerritos connected on 28 of 57 field goal attempts, a 49.1 percent clip, while Cypress managed to make just 15 of 53 shots, a frigid 28.3 percent from the floor. The Falcons also won the battle beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 20 three-point attempts compared to the Chargers’ 3 of 18.

On the glass, Cerritos was overwhelming, hauling in 47 total rebounds to Cypress’s 25. The Falcons grabbed 13 offensive boards, leading to numerous second-chance opportunities. Defensively, Cerritos was equally disruptive, recording 10 steals and three blocks while forcing Cypress into 16 turnovers.

Kamaury Washington led all scorers for Cerritos, pouring in 19 points and adding six rebounds in 24 minutes of action. Dorian Tate delivered a complete performance with a double-double, scoring 12 points and securing 12 rebounds to go along with five assists and two blocks. Elijah Gelin provided a significant spark off the bench with 13 points, including three shots from long range.

For Cypress, Michael Wright was the lone bright spot on offense, finishing with 16 points and six rebounds. Jack Rivera added eight points and five rebounds in the losing effort.

The victory improves Cerritos’s season record to four wins and one loss. The Falcons have now won three consecutive games since their season-opening loss. Cypress sees its record fall to one win and two losses. According to Interstat’s ELO system, Cerritos was projected with a 70.50 percent probability to win the game.

Cerritos is scheduled to travel to face Allan Hancock on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Cypress will look to rebound on the road against Canyons on Friday, Nov. 21.