POWELL, Wyo. (Interstat) — The Northwest Trappers overcame an early deficit to defeat the Central Wyoming Rustlers 61-53 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday.

Northwest trailed by five after a first quarter dominated by Central Wyoming’s Jordan Peel, who scored 18 points. The Trappers responded with a decisive 36-point second quarter, fueled by efficient possessions. R’Zha Zha’Quire Whittle posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds for Northwest, while Mateo Trujillo added 13 points.

The Rustlers, who shot just 34 percent from the floor, fell to 6-14. The Trappers improved to 12-10.