VISALIA, Calif. (Interstat) — The Citrus College Owls remained hot in California Community College men’s basketball action Friday, outlasting the Sequoias Giants 82-78 in overtime.

The Owls, now 12-1, squandered a 16-point halftime lead as the Giants mounted a furious second-half comeback to force the extra period. Zaquien Whitehead led Sequoias with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Mason Dorsey added 14 points, eight rebounds and six assists. JJ Sanchez paced Citrus with 15 points.

The loss dropped Sequoias to 9-5 on the season. Citrus guard Leo Ricketts contributed five assists and five rebounds in 39 minutes of play.