LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — Gerald Patterson had 17 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists Wednesday night to lead the College of Southern Nevada men’s junior college basketball team to an 86-66 victory over Yavapai.

The Coyotes used a potent first half, scoring 41 points in the opening quarter, to build a lead they would not relinquish. Southern Nevada shot 13 for 33 from three-point range, while Yavapai managed only 4 of 18 from beyond the arc.

Rudolfs Svitins led the Roughriders with 28 points and nine rebounds. Jason Parent added 22 points and 11 rebounds for Yavapai.

Southern Nevada improved to 8-11 overall. Yavapai fell to 5-14.