LEVELLAND, Texas (Interstat) — South Plains dominated New Mexico Military Institute 80-54 in a men’s junior college basketball game Monday night. The Texans built a 38-20 lead by the end of the first quarter and never relented.

South Plains (19-5) shot 48.1% from the floor and capitalized at the free-throw line, making 21 of 26 attempts. Micah Bell led the Texans with 14 points. New Mexico Military (10-14) shot just 33.3% overall. David Popa scored a game-high 17 points for the Broncos in the loss.

The Texans outrebounded the Broncos 37-29 and recorded eight blocks, six from Aliou Maiga. South Plains swept the regular-season series, having also won on Jan. 15.