DOUGLAS, Ariz. (Interstat) — The Cochise Apaches used a strong second half to defeat the Eastern Arizona Gila Monsters 83-71 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday.

Cochise trailed 71-70 entering the final period but closed the game on a decisive 13-0 run. Teron Murray led all scorers with 26 points for the Apaches. Davon Jones added 21 points and eight rebounds. Ryan Hunt posted a double-double for Eastern Arizona with 19 points and 14 rebounds in the loss.

The victory improves Cochise’s season record to 7-7. Eastern Arizona falls to 10-8. The teams will meet again on Feb. 4 in Thatcher.