RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Interstat) — The East Los Angeles Huskies used a dominant first-half performance to cruise past the Riverside Tigers 88-61 in a California community college men’s basketball game Wednesday night.

East Los Angeles (5-2) seized control from the opening tip, building a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looking back. The Huskies led 42-38 after a high-scoring first period and then slammed the door defensively in the second, holding Riverside to just 23 points while extending their advantage to 88-61 by halftime.

The Huskies’ victory was fueled by overwhelming advantages in rebounding and efficiency. East Los Angeles crushed Riverside on the glass, hauling in 43 total rebounds to the Tigers’ 23, including an 11-3 edge on the offensive boards that led to numerous second-chance opportunities.

Isaiah Hill led a balanced Huskies attack with 13 points and eight rebounds in just 22 minutes. Adrionne Marcus added 15 points and eight rebounds, while Darrell Morris chipped in 15 points and five assists. Jayden Barnes provided a game-high 18 points, and Terrence Hampton anchored the interior with nine points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two blocks.

Riverside (4-4), which struggled to find any consistent offensive rhythm, was led by PJ Pounds’s 19 points and five rebounds. Kollen Murphy added 10 points off the bench.

East Los Angeles shot 50.8% from the floor, making 30 of 59 attempts, and capitalized at the free-throw line, hitting 26 of 32. Riverside managed to connect on just 43.1% of its shots from the field and was an icy 6 of 24 from three-point range. The Tigers’ offensive struggles were summarized by an offensive rating of 77.2 points per 100 possessions, well below the Huskies’ mark of 109.7.

The Huskies also forced 22 Riverside turnovers, converting them into 15 steals, while committing 17 turnovers of their own.

The win continues a strong stretch for East Los Angeles, which has now won four of its last five games. Riverside has alternated wins and losses over its past six contests. According to Interstat’s ELO system, East Los Angeles entered the game with an 89.9% probability to win.

East Los Angeles next hosts San Bernardino Valley on Saturday. Riverside faces a quick turnaround, hosting Mount San Jacinto on Thursday.