RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Interstat) — The Riverside Tigers defeated the Santiago Canyon Hawks 91-75 in a California Community College men’s basketball game Wednesday.

Riverside built a 47-33 lead after a high-paced first quarter and maintained control throughout. Kollen Murphy led the Tigers with 21 points. Paris Lassiter scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Hawks.

Riverside’s efficient offense, which shot 52.4% from the floor and committed only 10 turnovers, proved decisive. Santiago Canyon struggled from three-point range, making just 4 of 20 attempts.

With the win, Riverside improved to 12-8. Santiago Canyon fell to 14-5. The teams meet again on Feb. 20.