LUFKIN, Texas (Interstat) — Trinity Valley survived a second-half collapse and overtime to defeat Angelina 61-56 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday.

The Cardinals built a 54-23 halftime lead behind 28 first-quarter points, but managed only seven in the third quarter as the Roadrunners mounted a furious 31-2 run to force overtime. Trinity Valley regrouped in the extra period to secure the win.

Braylon Wenger led the Cardinals with 17 points, while Zati Loubaki added 15. M.J. Wardlow contributed 14 points and five assists. For Angelina, Clarence Payia scored 14 points and Daemon Ely had 15 points and six rebounds.

Trinity Valley improved to 10-1. Angelina fell to 5-3.