SAULT STE. MARIE - Two days after wowing fans with a slam dunk show, the Lake Superior State men's basketball team beat Tiffin with its long-range game.

Alex Williams, Derek Billing and Rashaun Carroll were a combined 11-of-13 from three-point range as LSSU built a 51-28 first-half command during Saturday's 85-71 victory over Tiffin. The Lakers didn't maintain their school-record pace as they went on to finish 14-of-20 from behind the arc, but they shot a season-high 60.4 percent from the field while breezing to the victory.

Williams, who scored a career-high 27 points during last season's six-point victory over the Dragons, was 6-of-9 from three-point range for the game and led the Lakers with 25 points, three assists and two steals. For the week, the sophomore guard averaged 23 points per game and shot 68 percent from the field.

Carroll finished with 16 points, and Tony Harris and Derek Billing added 11 each for the Lakers (7-4 overall, 5-3 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference). Carroll and Harris both hit season scoring highs. Derek Kinney finished with nine points, a team-leading six rebounds, and four assists. Harris added four steals.

LSSU was 20-of-31 from the field during the first half and 32-of-53 for the game. The Lakers made 7-of-11 free throws and out-rebounded Tiffin, 34-27.

Mike Boan totaled 18 points and five rebounds to lead Tiffin (5-8 overall, 2-6 GLIAC). Guard Joe Graessle, who scored 38 points against LSSU last season, was limited to seven points.

Tiffin shot 41.7 percent from the field, including 5-of-17 from three-point range, and made 16-of-23 free throws.

LSSU takes a five-game win streak into its Jan. 10 game at Saginaw Valley State.

LSSU vs. Tiffin Boxscore