HIGHLAND, Ill. (Interstat) — Highland (Ill.) edged Richard J Daley 86-85 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday. The host Cougars overcame a 37-point first quarter from the Bulldogs to secure the narrow victory.

Richard J Daley led by one point after a high-scoring first half, but Highland rallied after halftime. The game remained close throughout the final period, with the Cougars making a decisive free throw in the closing seconds.

The loss extends Richard J Daley’s season record to 0-10. Highland improved to 6-8.