FORT MYERS, Fla. (Interstat) — Florida Southwestern State defeated Daytona State 88-77 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday.

The Buccaneers, fueled by a 48-point first quarter, held off a Falcons rally. Daytona State’s 43-point second quarter narrowed the gap, but Florida Southwestern State maintained its lead throughout the second half.

Mason Blazer and Tyler Bey each scored 15 points for the Buccaneers. Stephen Okoro grabbed 12 rebounds. Noah Mendy led the Falcons with 15 points and six rebounds. Adrian Shackleton added 14 points.

Florida Southwestern State improved to 18-5 overall. Daytona State fell to 18-6. The Buccaneers swept the regular-season series, having also won in overtime on Jan. 17.