PRATT, Kan. (Interstat) — The Cowley Tigers built a massive first-half lead and cruised to an 81-61 men’s junior college basketball victory over the Pratt Beavers on Wednesday.

Cowley opened the game on a 17-2 run and led 41-24 after the first quarter. The Tigers’ efficient offense, which posted a 118.9 rating on 68 possessions, proved insurmountable. Marcus Smith led all scorers with 22 points for Cowley. Seydina Faye paced Pratt with 15 points and eight rebounds.

The Tigers improved to 14-8 overall. The Beavers fell to 3-18. Cowley has won both meetings between the teams this season.