WEST LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — The West Los Angeles Wildcats defeated the Barstow Vikings 81-72 in a California junior college men’s basketball game Thursday.

West Los Angeles, now 7-1, built a nine-point halftime lead and maintained it despite Barstow’s efficient free-throw shooting. The Wildcats shot 47.5% from the floor and outrebounded Barstow 42-36.

Trestyne Nguru led Barstow (1-6) with 15 points. Peter Oguama added 14 points and eight rebounds. The Vikings shot just 21 for 62 from the field.