Hamilton County Reporter

Hamilton Southeastern got off to a good start in its season-opening game, and that led the Royals to a 70-46 victory over visiting Muncie Central on Tuesday.

Southeastern led 16-4 after the first quarter and held a 30-20 advantage at halftime. The Royals outscored the Bearcats 18-8 in the fourth period and had three players reach double figures in the game.

Mabor Majak led the way, earning a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds, in addition to two blocked shots.

Kole Hornbuckle added 15 points, and DeAndre Rhodes had a solid game with 10 points and six assists. Sam Jacobs handed out four assists.

Southeastern travels to Mason, Ohio on Saturday to play another Ohio school, Hilliard Bradley, as part of a tournament.