LANCASTER, Calif. (Interstat) — The Antelope Valley men’s basketball team held off Canyons for a 68-64 victory in a California junior college game Wednesday night.

The Marauders used a strong second quarter to overcome a narrow halftime deficit. Canyons led 64-62 at the break, but Antelope Valley outscored the Cougars 38-31 after intermission.

Amado Coleman led Antelope Valley with 18 rebounds and 12 points. Dwayne Boston Jr. scored a game-high 21 points for Canyons.

Antelope Valley improved to 6-7. Canyons fell to 9-6.