DESERT (Interstat) — In a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday, the Desert Roadrunners defeated the Palo Verde Pirates 118-108. The Roadrunners secured the California conference victory behind 29 points and 11 rebounds from De’miem King.

Desert used a dominant rebounding edge, grabbing 60 total boards including 20 offensive rebounds, to overcome a 44-point performance from Palo Verde’s Adam Hubbard. The Pirates’ Salameh Dugum-Maraboto added 33 points.

Both offenses were efficient in the fast-paced contest. Desert improved its season record to 6-18, while Palo Verde fell to 4-21.