LANCASTER, Calif. (Interstat) — The Antelope Valley men’s basketball team will look to build on a double-overtime victory when it hosts Copper Mountain in the Gregg Anderson Tournament on Friday.

The Marauders (2-4) edged Cerro Coso 99-93 in two overtimes on Nov. 25. The Fighting Cacti (4-2) enter having dropped a close 74-71 contest at MiraCosta on the same date.

Copper Mountain holds the stronger early-season record, with its losses coming by a combined four points to MiraCosta and Palomar. The Fighting Cacti average 76.0 points per game. Antelope Valley, averaging 72.5 points, has struggled defensively, allowing 79.2 points per contest.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a high-scoring affair, predicting a 100-100 tie.

This non-conference matchup is one of three scheduled games for each team in the California Community College Athletic Association event. Following Friday’s game, Antelope Valley travels to Porterville on Dec. 12. Copper Mountain’s next game is at Santiago Canyon on Dec. 9.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Antelope Valley College.