MONROE (Interstat) — The Monroe Mustangs defeated the Dawson Buccaneers 93-77 in a men’s junior college basketball game Friday night. Monroe used a high-powered offense to secure the win, improving its record to 1-2, while Dawson fell to 4-1.

Naceiar Kirksey led the Mustangs with 19 points, six rebounds and five assists. Faquir Mosley added nine assists and seven points. Aries Lewis paced the Buccaneers with 16 points and seven rebounds in the loss. Monroe built a commanding lead by halftime and maintained control throughout the second half.