WALNUT, Calif. (Interstat) — Dayvon Gates scored 31 points and dished 10 assists Wednesday night to lead Mount San Antonio to a 97-70 men’s junior college basketball victory over Los Angeles Trade Tech.

The Mounties seized control with a 44-point first quarter and never trailed. Gates, who also had four rebounds, spearheaded an efficient offense that capitalized on 30-of-37 free-throw shooting and a 52-30 rebounding advantage.

Will Smith III led the Beavers with 23 points, and Franklyn Chambers added 16 points and eight assists. Los Angeles Trade Tech shot just 39 percent from the floor. Mount San Antonio improved to 21-4 overall, while the Beavers fell to 13-14.