PENSACOLA, Fla. (Interstat) — Moses Horne scored 22 points to lead Santa Fe to a 67-61 men’s junior college basketball victory over Pensacola State on Sunday.

The Saints built a commanding 34-19 lead by the end of the first quarter, but the Pirates mounted a fierce second-half comeback, outscoring Santa Fe 42-33 after halftime. The Saints’ early cushion proved decisive as they withstood the rally.

Horne’s efficient performance was pivotal for Santa Fe, which improved to 1-1. Deven Bates and Malick Sene each scored 22 points for Pensacola State, with Sene adding 16 rebounds. The Pirates fell to 8-3 despite the double-double.

Santa Fe secured the win at the free-throw line, making 17 of 22 attempts, while Pensacola State shot 8 for 12. The Saints also forced 14 Pirates fouls.