MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (Interstat) — The Saddleback Bobcats outlasted the East Los Angeles Huskies 81-76 in overtime Friday in a men’s junior college basketball game that defied expectations.

East Los Angeles held a 66-65 lead late in regulation before Saddleback forced the extra period. The Huskies, who were projected as overwhelming favorites, could not sustain their early momentum after building a 66-51 lead through three quarters. Saddleback mounted a furious second-half comeback to tie the game.

The victory improved Saddleback’s record to 9-5. East Los Angeles fell to 5-6.