SANTA MARIA, Calif. (Interstat) — The Allan Hancock Bulldogs overcame a large first-half deficit to defeat the San Jose Jaguars 70-63 in a men’s junior college basketball game Friday.

Allan Hancock dominated the first quarter, building a 49-28 lead. San Jose responded with a 35-point second quarter but could not complete the comeback.

Noah Morris led the Bulldogs with 20 points and nine rebounds. Jeremiah Butler scored 17 points for the Jaguars, while Taj Royster added 15 points and nine rebounds.

The victory improved Allan Hancock’s record to 3-2, while San Jose fell to 4-2.