REEDLEY, Calif. (Interstat) — The Porterville Pirates defeated the Reedley Tigers 73-69 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday.

Porterville built a narrow 29-27 lead after the first quarter and maintained that two-point advantage at halftime, leading 44-42. The Pirates held on through a close second half for the road victory. The win improved Porterville’s overall record to 5-13, while Reedley moved to 9-9.

Reedley shot 45% from the floor but was hampered by 20 turnovers. Nassef Lubowa led the Tigers with 22 points and eight rebounds. CJ Kornegay Jr. added 11 points and eight rebounds.