SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Interstat) — The Santa Monica Corsairs used a dominant first-half offensive display to secure an 82-62 victory over the Compton Tartars in a California Community College Athletic Association men’s basketball game on Sunday.

Nathan Ibarra led all scorers with 23 points for the Corsairs, who improved their season record to 3-4. The Tartars, led by Khafre Garrett-Mills’ 19 points, fell to 1-6.

Santa Monica seized control of the game from the opening tip, exploding for 45 points in the first quarter while holding Compton to 37. The Corsairs’ offensive efficiency was stark, as they scored 82 points on 74 possessions for an offensive rating of 110.5. Compton, by contrast, managed an offensive rating of just 82.9, scoring 62 points from 75 possessions.

The Corsairs’ ball movement and defensive pressure were key factors in the win. Santa Monica dished out 11 assists and came away with 11 steals, forcing 17 Compton turnovers while committing only six themselves. The Tartars managed just three assists for the entire game.

Ibarra’s 23-point performance was complemented by strong outings from his teammates. Ley McGovern added 16 points, Elijah Evans scored 13 points and contributed five assists, and Jeremy Cook came off the bench to score 11 points. For Compton, Michael Kalu joined Garrett-Mills in double figures with 12 points.

From the field, the Corsairs shot 46 percent, making 33 of 71 attempts. They also connected on 8 of 22 three-pointers. The Tartars struggled with their shooting, finishing 19 of 51 from the floor for 37 percent and a frigid 5 of 25 from beyond the arc.

Both teams pulled down 40 total rebounds, but Santa Monica capitalized on second chances with nine offensive boards. Compton was hampered by foul trouble, committing 21 personal fouls to Santa Monica’s 15.

The game was a rematch of a contest from Nov. 7, which Santa Monica also won by a nearly identical score of 82-67. The Corsairs were projected as slight favorites entering the contest, with a 55 percent probability to win according to the Interstat ELO system.

Santa Monica looks to build on the win when it travels to face San Bernardino Valley on Thursday. Compton will attempt to snap its losing streak at East Los Angeles on Friday.