EL DORADO, Kan. (Interstat) — The Butler (Kan.) Grizzly Bears used a dominant first quarter to build a substantial lead and held off the Pratt Beavers for a 98-87 men’s junior college basketball victory Wednesday night.

Butler opened a 56-37 lead after a blistering first quarter and maintained control despite Pratt’s 50-point second-half effort. Devin Kerr led the Grizzly Bears with 22 points and seven rebounds. Tristan Hankins added a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds, while Josiah Kirkwood dished nine assists.

Scottie Guillory scored 22 points to pace the Beavers. Butler’s efficiency proved decisive, posting a 107.2 offensive rating to Pratt’s 96.9 and forcing 21 turnovers. The Grizzly Bears improved to 15-6, while Pratt fell to 3-14.