REDLANDS, Calif. (Interstat) — The Redlands Cougars defeated the Western Oklahoma State Pioneers 75-67 in a men’s junior college basketball game Thursday.

Redlands built a decisive early lead, outscoring Western Oklahoma State 34-26 in the first quarter. The Pioneers matched the Cougars with 41 points apiece in the second quarter but could not overcome the initial deficit.

Keisean Shields led Western Oklahoma State with 21 points and five assists. Stephen Semey added 12 points and nine rebounds for the Pioneers, who shot 22 of 45 from the floor but committed 23 turnovers.

The victory improved Redlands to 6-9 this season. Western Oklahoma State fell to 6-7.