A 21-point second quarter helped lift visiting Buchanan to a 67-46 Lakeland Conference boys’ basketball victory Tuesday night.

Clinging to a 13-10 lead after one quarter of play, the Bucks erupted for 21 points in the second period to open up a 34-17 halftime advantage. The Rangers never recovered.

Cassopolis (0-3, 0-2 Lakeland) trailed 52-34 heading into the fourth quarter.

Buchanan (2-0, 1-0 Lakeland) was led by Jalen Brown and Savon Brown, both of whom scored 16 points. Justin Henderson added 15 points.

The Rangers got 11 points from Kenneth Carlson and nine points from both Tyler Gilliam and Lynell Ballard.

BUCHANAN 67

Jalen Brown 16, Savon Brown 16, Justin Henderson 15, Dallis Reynolds 6, Lyman Thomas 2, Blake Graber 0, Nick Troxel 0, Kevin Dey 8, Doug Freeman 2, Dustin Jones 2. TOTALS: 30 6-14 67

CASSOPOLIS 46

Tyler Gilliam 9, Monroe, Gomez 2, B.J. Wallace 0, Damion Brown 8, Vinnie Sopasueth 0, Kenneth Carlson 11, Ryan Hawkins 0, Vashaun Morgan 4, Justin Smith 0, Lynell Ballard 9, Mitchell Moore 0, Taylor Baker 3. TOTALS: 18 6-13 46

Buchanan 13 34 52 67

Cassopolis 10 17 34 46

3-point goals: Buchanan 1 (S. Brown), Cassopolis 4 (Gilliam, Carlson 2, Baker). Total fouls (fouled out): Buchanan 11, Cassopolis 17