THATCHER, Ariz. (Interstat) — The Eastern Arizona men’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Wednesday night, defeating Cochise 81-55 in a junior college matchup.

The Gila Monsters seized control early, building a 10-point lead after the first quarter and extending it with a dominant effort on the glass. Eastern Arizona outrebounded Cochise 55-22, including a 17-8 advantage on the offensive boards. Ryan Hunt led the way with 22 points and 17 rebounds for Eastern Arizona. Kahu Treacher added a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Emmanuel Jo Samuel scored 17 points for the Apaches, who shot just 30.2% from the field. The Gila Monsters improved to 15-8 overall, while Cochise fell to 9-9. The teams will meet again on Feb. 21.