PORTERVILLE, Calif. (Interstat) — The Reedley Tigers built a large early lead and held off the Porterville Pirates for a 75-64 victory in a California Community College men’s basketball game Wednesday night.

Reedley opened a 34-28 first-quarter advantage and maintained control throughout. Luke Machnik led the Tigers with 21 points, while CJ Kornegay Jr. added 15. Aaron Williams contributed nine points and nine rebounds.

David Johnson scored 15 points for Porterville, and Jermarcus Brown added 14. The Pirates shot just 4 for 15 from three-point range and 4 for 10 from the free-throw line.

Reedley improved to 12-13 overall. Porterville fell to 6-19.