LARAMIE, Wyo. (Interstat) — The Laramie County men’s basketball team defeated Otero 78-60 in a junior college game Saturday.

The Golden Eagles built a commanding 52-38 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half. The road win improves Laramie County’s overall record to 7-8. The Rattlers fall to 1-11.

TJ Coulter, Brevin Phillips and Karim Elgizawy led the way for Laramie County. Ray Gasaway and Sam Webb were key performers for Otero.

The teams last met Nov. 29, a 112-74 Laramie County home victory. The Golden Eagles visit Northwest on Thursday. Otero travels to McCook on Friday.