ANDREW (Interstat) — South Georgia State defeated Andrew 86-74 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday.

The Hawks built a decisive lead in the first half, outscoring the Fighting Tigers 48-33 in the opening quarter. Andrew rallied with a stronger second quarter but could not close the gap. The Fighting Tigers struggled offensively, shooting just 38 percent from the floor and 24 percent from three-point range. Elijah Hightower led Andrew with 13 points.

South Georgia State improved to 15-8 overall. Andrew fell to 2-16. The Hawks have now won two straight in the season series.