LAMAR, Colo. (Interstat) — Western Wyoming, propelled by a strong first half, defeated Lamar 83-69 in a men’s junior college basketball game Tuesday night.

The visiting Mustangs built a 50-32 halftime lead and maintained control throughout. Caelum Harris led Western Wyoming with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Sean Pendleton added 19 points and Paulius Narvilas scored 17.

Jacovey Campbell facilitated the offense with 11 assists for the Mustangs, who improved to 3-9. Lamar, which fell to 4-11, was led by Ahmed Cisse and RJ Foreman, who scored 13 and 12 points respectively. The Runnin’ Lopes were projected as heavy favorites to win the contest.