STERLING, Colo. (Interstat) — The Northeastern (Colo.) Plainsmen used a decisive second-half surge to defeat the Western Nebraska Cougars 72-53 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday.

Leading 33-27 at halftime, the Plainsmen outscored the Cougars 39-26 after the break. Northeastern (Colo.) shot 56 percent from the floor and forced 14 steals, converting Western Nebraska’s nine turnovers into consistent offense.

Dodge Davis led the Plainsmen with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Quis Davis scored a game-high 24 points. Xavier Kirkpatrick paced Western Nebraska with 13 points.

The Plainsmen improved to 16-7 overall, while the Cougars fell to 9-21.