SALT LAKE (Interstat) — The Salt Lake Bruin Bears defeated the Western Nebraska Cougars 107-78 in a men’s junior college basketball game on Saturday. Salt Lake built a commanding 107-78 lead by halftime, outscoring Western Nebraska in both quarters. The Cougars shot 50% from the floor but were overwhelmed by the Bruin Bears’ offense. Melchi Egbeyemi scored 16 points and Xavier Kirkpatrick added 18 for Western Nebraska, which fell to 1-8. Salt Lake improved its season record to 3-6.