CORSICANA, Texas (Interstat) — M.J. Wardlow scored 20 points to guide the Trinity Valley Cardinals to a 75-66 men’s junior college basketball victory over the Navarro Bulldogs on Wednesday.

The Cardinals built a 39-28 lead after the first quarter and maintained control throughout. Wardlow added five rebounds and five assists for Trinity Valley, which improved to 14-2. Zati Loubaki contributed a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Navarro, which fell to 7-8, was led by Jalyn Olson Patterson and Jaquarious Patterson, each with 18 points. The Bulldogs struggled from the free-throw line, making only 12 of 24 attempts. Trinity Valley was more efficient, committing fewer turnovers and securing more rebounds to secure the road win.