Tyler Oakley scored 15 points in the first quarter Friday night, helping the Charleston Trojans build an early lead, en route to a 63-46 victory at home over Effingham.

Oakley knocked down three shots from behind the arc and added three more baskets, as the host Trojans jumped to an 18-11 lead after the opening eight minutes. By halftime, Charleston expanded its advantage to 36-22.

The Hearts got three-pointers from Hayden Wendling and Ethan Jones in the third quarter and trimmed the deficit to 48-37, but the Trojans outscored EHS 15-9 in the final period to secure the win.

Oakley finished with a game-high 21 points for Charleston, while teammate Luke Bonstetter added 12.

Cole Phillips was the only Hearts player to reach double figures, finishing with 12.

Effingham is now 3-9 overall and dropped to 2-2 in the Apollo Conference.

The Hearts will return to action in the Effingham/Teutopolis Christmas Classic. They will open tourney play against Chicago Brooks. That game is set for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.