SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (Interstat) — The College of the Canyons Cougars (2-2) will host the Chaffey Panthers (1-3) in a California community college men’s basketball matchup on Saturday.

Both teams are looking to get back to .500 after recent losses. The Cougars are coming off a 72-67 road loss to Irvine Valley on Nov. 7, where Thomas Pickens led all scorers with 21 points. Canyons has shown a potent offense at home, posting 87 points in each of its two victories in Santa Clarita this season.

The Panthers are seeking to end a three-game skid following a 93-84 home loss to Los Angeles Trade Tech on Wednesday. Chaffey’s lone win was a narrow 85-84 victory over Cerritos on Oct. 31. In the loss to Trade Tech, Kameron Gardner scored 19 points and Kajuan Thomas recorded a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

The game will be a test of Canyons’ home-court advantage against a Chaffey team still searching for its first road win of the young season. The Panthers have lost their two away games by an average of 22 points.

Following this contest, Canyons will travel to face Long Beach on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Chaffey’s next game is at home against San Diego Mesa on Friday, Nov. 21.