ALBANY, Ga. (Interstat) — South Georgia State built a commanding halftime lead and never looked back, defeating Albany Tech 82-64 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday night.

The visiting Hawks opened a double-digit advantage by the end of the first quarter and led 82-64 at the break. The Titans could not mount a second-half comeback. The victory improves South Georgia State’s record to 12-8, while Albany Tech falls to 8-13. The Hawks have now won both meetings between the teams this season.