FULLERTON, Calif. (Interstat) — The Fullerton Hornets defeated the Cypress Chargers 83-63 in a California men’s junior college basketball game Tuesday.

Fullerton, now 23-1, seized control with a dominant first quarter, leading 41-25. Cypress fell to 13-11. The Hornets’ efficiency was key, shooting 53.8% from the floor and capitalizing on 22 free throws. Cypress shot 40% and managed only two assists.

Brayden Smith led Fullerton with 15 points and nine rebounds. Michael Wright scored a game-high 20 points for Cypress. Fullerton’s defense forced 10 turnovers and blocked six shots.