COLUMBIA, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Columbia State Chargers defeated the Southwest Tennessee Saluqis 91-70 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday night. Columbia State seized control with a 44-point first quarter and maintained a double-digit lead throughout.

The Chargers (7-3) were efficient offensively, shooting 46.7% from the floor and forcing 19 turnovers. Jeremiah Hayes led the Saluqis (1-8) with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Christopher King added 16 points for Southwest Tennessee.

Columbia State had a balanced attack with JD Claybrook scoring 14 points and Nate Malosa adding 13. The Chargers outrebounded the Saluqis 43-37 and recorded 13 steals. Southwest Tennessee struggled from three-point range, making only 5 of 25 attempts.