SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (Interstat) — The Southeast Bobcats defeated the Western Nebraska Cougars 87-84 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday.

Southeast led 40-45 after a high-scoring first quarter and held a narrow 87-84 advantage at halftime, with both offenses cooling after the break. The Bobcats secured the win despite being outrebounded 40-38, capitalizing on superior ball security with only three turnovers against six for the Cougars.

PJ Newbill led Southeast with 21 points, supported by 18 each from Marquis Toliver and Carson Forsey. Kellon Harris posted a double-double for Western Nebraska with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Southeast improved to 5-3 overall. Western Nebraska fell to 4-15.