SAN JACINTO, Calif. (Interstat) — The Mount San Jacinto Eagles and Los Angeles Southwest Cougars will open their seasons Friday when they meet in the MSJC Tip-off Tournament.

The game is scheduled for Oct. 31, 2025.

Both teams enter with 0-0 records. This marks the first action for each program since Feb. 21, when both suffered losses to close their previous campaigns. Los Angeles Southwest fell 78-65 to Cerritos, while Mount San Jacinto was defeated 97-84 by Victor Valley.

According to Interstat’s ELO system, the Eagles are projected as strong favorites with a 72.80 percent probability to win the non-conference matchup.

The contest is the first of a challenging early-season slate for both squads. The Cougars will continue their season Nov. 5 at Rio Hondo. The Eagles’ next game is scheduled for Nov. 8 at Santa Monica.