LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — The Eastern Arizona men’s basketball team earned an 86-68 victory over Southern Nevada in a junior college game Saturday. The Gila Monsters used a decisive 54-point second half to pull away from the Coyotes after leading by just three points at halftime.

Ryder Bush led Eastern Arizona with 23 points. The Gila Monsters were more efficient offensively, posting a 114.0 rating on 75 possessions, and dominated the glass with 45 rebounds. Qualib Ghallab recorded a double-double for Southern Nevada with 10 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.

Eastern Arizona improved to 16-8 overall, while Southern Nevada fell to 6-10.