RIVER GROVE, Ill. (Interstat) — The Triton Trojans mounted a massive second-half comeback to defeat the Kankakee Cavaliers 79-77 in a men’s junior college basketball game Tuesday night. Kankakee led 77-70 late before Triton scored the final nine points to steal the victory.

The Cavaliers built a 19-point lead, fueled by a 44-point second quarter, and took a 77-70 advantage into the closing minutes. The Trojans, held to just 27 first-half points, exploded for 52 after halftime to complete the stunning reversal.

With the win, Triton improves to 13-12 overall. Kankakee, which defeated Triton in their previous meeting in December, falls to 14-8. Ethan Johnson led the Trojans’ charge.