(Interstat) — San Bernardino Valley built an early lead and held off a late Cerro Coso rally for a 77-67 men’s junior college basketball victory Wednesday night. The visiting Wolverines led 34-27 after a high-scoring first quarter and maintained control throughout.

Duante Murphy powered San Bernardino Valley with 26 points and 15 rebounds. Demarris Day led the Coyotes with 21 points, hitting five 3-pointers in the second-half push. The Wolverines dominated the boards 44-32, including 14 offensive rebounds, to secure the win and improve to 22-5. Cerro Coso fell to 7-17.