COLUMBIA (Interstat) — The Columbia State Chargers delivered a commanding performance in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday, defeating the Roane State Raiders 82 to 42.

Columbia State seized control with a dominant first quarter, outscoring Roane State 57 to 19. The Chargers’ defense was stifling, recording 13 blocks and 10 steals while holding the Raiders to 28.3% shooting from the floor. Roane State managed just 15 field goals on 53 attempts.

Justice Watson led Roane State with 12 points. Columbia State’s victory was a balanced effort, with Tyren Fisher scoring 11 points and Nate Malosa adding eight points, seven rebounds and seven blocks. The Chargers improved to 12-3 overall, while the Raiders fell to 9-9.