RIVERTON, Wyo. (Interstat) — The Central Wyoming College Rustlers overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat the Northwest College Trappers 79-69 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday.

Northwest led 36-26 after a strong first half but was outscored 53-33 after the break. Daniel Smith led the Rustlers’ comeback with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Trey Rinn scored 17 points for the Trappers.

The win improves Central Wyoming to 5-10 this season. Northwest falls to 10-8. The teams meet again Feb. 18 in Powell.