SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (Interstat) — Dylan Omweno scored 15 points to lead Trinidad State to a 74-72 men’s junior college basketball victory over Western Nebraska on Wednesday night. The Trojans avenged a loss to the Cougars from Jan. 23.

Trinidad State led 47-43 at halftime and held off a late Western Nebraska rally. The Cougars’ Kellon Harris led all scorers with 16 points, and Dorin Nguema added eight rebounds and three blocks.

Both teams struggled from the field, with Trinidad State shooting 40.4% and Western Nebraska shooting 36.4%. The Trojans secured the win at the free-throw line, making 20 of 25 attempts. Each team committed over 15 turnovers in a sloppy contest.

Trinidad State improved to 10-13 overall. Western Nebraska fell to 6-18.