VENTURA, Calif. (Interstat) — Jerimiyah Smith scored 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead Ventura to an 84-78 men’s junior college basketball victory over Mount San Jacinto on Wednesday night. The Pirates overcame a 47-36 halftime deficit by holding the Eagles to 31 points after the break.

Ventura (8-1) sealed the win at the free-throw line, making 22 of 28 attempts. Mount San Jacinto (6-3), which was favored to win, shot just 14 for 18 from the stripe. Adrian Mosley led the Eagles with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

The Pirates outrebounded Mount San Jacinto 45-39 and had 12 steals. Snookey Wigington added 12 points and 10 assists for Ventura.