WADLEY, Ala. (Interstat) — Shelton State defeated Southern Union State 84-73 in a men’s junior college basketball game Thursday night, overcoming a halftime deficit.

The visiting Buccaneers trailed 48-52 at the break but outscored the Bison 52-25 in the second half to secure the victory. The win improved Shelton State to 17-6 this season, while Southern Union State fell to 6-18.

Khalon Johnson led all scorers with 23 points for the Bison. Don Tinsley added 18 points and eight rebounds for Southern Union State. Shelton State completed a regular-season sweep, having also won the previous meeting on Jan. 29.