LA JUNTA, Colo. (Interstat) — Trinidad State dominated Otero 95-77 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday night.

The visiting Trojans seized control with a 47-point first quarter, building an 18-point lead they never relinquished. The Rattlers matched Trinidad State’s 48 points in the second quarter but could not close the gap.

The victory improved Trinidad State’s overall record to 11-14. Otero fell to 3-18. The teams are scheduled to meet again on Feb. 24 in Trinidad.