TORRINGTON, Wyo. (Interstat) — The Casper Thunderbirds defeated the Eastern Wyoming Lancers 88-76 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday night.

Casper built a 41-43 halftime lead and maintained control in the second half. Buai Luak led the Thunderbirds with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Aaron Sievert added a team-high 18 points for Casper.

Eastern Wyoming’s Isiah Ayala tallied 7 assists and 7 rebounds. LaThario Miller Jr. scored 14 points for the Lancers.

Casper improved to 11-14 overall. Eastern Wyoming fell to 6-21.