The Chaparrals took advantage of sound, first-half shooting and never let go of its lead in a 78-71 win over visiting Olivet Nazarene JV on Monday afternoon in men's college basketball.
 
Braylen Meredith scored 21 points and three others scored in double figures as COD improved to 12-7 overall. He added five rebounds, three assists and two steals.
 
Quentin Schaffer scored 15 points and Greg Strong and Luka Cuk each scored 10 as COD built a 39-20 halftime lead, thanks to hitting 59.3 percent from the field on 16 of 27 field goals.
 
The Tigers rallied late, outscoring COD 51-39 in the second half.
 
Both Cuk and Ben Zielinski led in rebounds with eight each. Schaffer led in assists with four.
 
COD plays at Malcolm X on Thursday before returning home Saturday afternoon against Wilbur Wright. Tipoff is 3 p.m.