MARIANNA, Fla. (Interstat) — Chipola dominated Polk State 92-69 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday, fueled by superior shooting and a commanding first-half performance.

The Indians built a 50-36 lead by halftime and never relented. Chipola shot 58.8% from the floor and made 7 of 13 from three-point range. Polk State struggled offensively, shooting just 36.4% overall.

Hedrens Bartelus led Chipola with 16 points, while Desmond Kent Jr. added 15. Isaiah McCray and Eric Dailey each scored 17 for the Eagles.

Chipola improved to 9-2, while Polk State fell to 1-2. The teams are scheduled to meet again Dec. 31.