OTTUMWA, Iowa (Interstat) — The Indian Hills Warriors delivered a dominant performance Friday night, overwhelming the Lake Region State Royals 125-67 in a men’s junior college basketball game at the Hellyer Center.

From the opening tip, the Warriors established a blistering pace that the Royals could not match. Indian Hills shot 57% from the field, connecting on 49 of 86 attempts, including 15 three-pointers. Their offensive efficiency was staggering, scoring 125 points on just 88 possessions for an offensive rating of 141.8. In contrast, Lake Region State managed only 67 points on 86 possessions, shooting 34.2% from the floor.

The most important part of the game was the first quarter, where Indian Hills built an insurmountable lead. The Warriors opened with a 25-point burst, spearheaded by Mason Costello, who hit three early three-pointers. This set the tone for a period that ended with Indian Hills leading 57-32. The Warriors’ relentless transition attack and defensive pressure forced the Royals into 14 turnovers, which Indian Hills converted into easy scoring opportunities. The lead only expanded in the second quarter, with the Warriors outscoring the Royals 68-35 to seal the lopsided victory.

Sawyer Mayhugh, named the top star for Indian Hills, posted a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds in just 19 minutes of play. Mason Costello led all scorers with 27 points, fueled by a sharp shooting performance from beyond the arc. Ater Manyuon added 20 points, KJ LaMonte contributed 15 points and six assists, and Vladyslav Semerych scored 12 points. The Warriors’ depth was evident as 10 players scored, and the team dominated the boards with a 58-32 rebounding advantage.

For Lake Region State, Alvin Payne led the way with 15 points. The Royals struggled with ball movement, recording only six assists against 14 turnovers, and were outmatched in nearly every statistical category.

With the win, Indian Hills improved its season record to 9-1. The Warriors have won three straight since their only loss to Snow College on Nov. 15. Lake Region State fell to 0-5 on the season, continuing a difficult start that has seen them lose each game by an average of 30 points.

Indian Hills next hosts North Dakota State College of Science on Saturday. Lake Region State travels to face Marshalltown Community College, also on Saturday.

According to Interstat’s ELO system, Indian Hills entered the game with an 87.10 percent probability to win, a projection they exceeded with their comprehensive victory.