SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — The San Diego Mesa Olympians defeated the Los Angeles Pierce Brahmas 77-59 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday.

The Olympians built a commanding 77-59 lead by halftime and maintained control throughout the second half. Mandell Anthony led the Brahmas with 23 points and six rebounds. Pierce struggled offensively, shooting 33% from the floor and committing 14 turnovers.

With the loss, Pierce evens its record at 3-3. San Diego Mesa improves to 3-5.