LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — Southern Nevada used a dominant first quarter to defeat Central Arizona 86-67 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday.

The Coyotes built a 44-31 lead after the opening period and maintained control throughout. Ryan Raad led Southern Nevada with 23 points and nine rebounds, while Maximus Romero added 22 points. Tayshaun Jackson scored 17 points for the Vaqueros, and Luke Leatherwood added 21.

Southern Nevada outrebounded Central Arizona 52-32 and shot 48.5% from the floor. The Coyotes improved to 9-13, while Central Arizona fell to 10-17. The teams split their two-game season series.