(Interstat) — Shelton State defeated Pearl River 78-71 in a men’s junior college basketball game Monday night. The visiting Buccaneers used a strong perimeter attack, making 15 three-pointers, to secure the road victory.

Marchello Perkins led Shelton State with 17 points, all in the first half, including five three-pointers. Christian Gilliland scored a game-high 32 points for the Wildcats in the losing effort.

Shelton State improved to 8-3 overall. Pearl River fell to 2-6.