LEMOORE, Calif. (Interstat) — The Lemoore Golden Eagles defeated the Reedley Tigers 88-80 in a California Community College men’s basketball game Wednesday.

Lemoore built an early lead with 39 first-quarter points and maintained it despite Reedley’s 36-point opening period. The Golden Eagles improved to 8-7 overall. The Tigers, led by Nassef Lubowa’s game-high 35 points, fell to 9-6.

Reedley shot 44 percent from the floor but struggled from the free-throw line, making 23 of 35 attempts. The Tigers committed 21 fouls and 11 turnovers. Lemoore’s victory came despite being projected as underdogs by national statistical models.