LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Southwest men’s basketball team held off a challenge from Sequoias for a 74-70 victory on Friday night. The game was a tight affair, with both teams scoring 37 points in the second half after the Cougars took a narrow two-point lead into halftime. Karifala Conde led the Cougars with 21 points and nine rebounds, while Zaquien Whitehead recorded a double-double for the Giants with 15 points and 10 rebounds. The win improves Los Angeles Southwest’s record to 5-4, while Sequoias falls to 3-2.