WADLEY, Ala. (Interstat) — Dash Thomas scored 36 points to lead Southern Union State to a 123-105 men’s junior college basketball victory over Coastal Alabama on Monday.

The Bison, who improved to 7-18, never trailed after a prolific first half where both teams combined for 228 points. Southern Union State led 123-105 after a second half where both offenses cooled considerably.

Thomas added six rebounds and three assists for the Bison. Don Tinsley contributed 27 points and seven assists, while Khalon Johnson had a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Darrell Stewart dished out 18 assists.

The Sun Chiefs, who fell to 5-19, were led by a 46-point first quarter but could not keep pace. The teams split their two-game season series.