SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (Interstat) — Dwayne Boston Jr. scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds Saturday to lead the Canyons Cougars to a 78-64 men’s junior college basketball victory over the Los Angeles Pierce Brahmas.

The Cougars improved to 9-5 overall by shooting 25 for 31 from the free-throw line and forcing 21 turnovers. The Brahmas fell to 4-11 despite 17 points from Andrew Shackelford and a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds from King Miller.

Both teams were efficient offensively early, with Canyons taking a 39-35 lead after a first quarter that featured 74 combined points. The Cougars maintained control throughout the second quarter, extending their lead by capitalizing on Pierce’s mistakes and consistent free-throw shooting. Boston’s double-double paced Canyons, which also received 17 points from Craig Irons.