REEDLEY, Calif. (Interstat) — The Sequoias Giants built a commanding early lead and cruised to a 70-53 victory over the Reedley Tigers in a California men’s junior college basketball game Saturday.

Sequoias dominated the first half, taking a 38-22 lead after one quarter and extending it to 70-53 by halftime. The Giants’ defense stifled Reedley throughout, holding the Tigers to just 32.8% shooting from the floor and 13.3% from three-point range.

CJ Kornegay Jr. led all scorers with 22 points for Reedley in the loss. The result improved Sequoias’ overall record to 11-5, while Reedley fell to 9-7.