FREEPORT, Ill. (Interstat) — The Southeastern Blackhawks defeated the Highland (Ill.) Cougars 82-55 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday.

Southeastern used a decisive second quarter to take control after a high-scoring start. Both teams combined for 62 points in the opening period, but the Blackhawks outscored the Cougars 34-28 in the second to build a 60-48 halftime lead. They extended their advantage after the break despite shooting just 1 for 11 from three-point range.

Walter Hill Jr. led Highland with 20 points. Fallou Dioum paced Southeastern with 11 points and nine rebounds. The Blackhawks forced 23 turnovers while committing 13, overcoming a rebounding deficit. Southeastern improved to 7-5, while Highland fell to 5-7.