LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Southwest men’s basketball team edged East Los Angeles 70-66 on Friday night in a California Community College Athletic Association game. The host Cougars overcame a halftime deficit to secure the victory.

East Los Angeles led 66-70 after a high-scoring first half, but was held to just 27 second-half points by the Southwest defense. The Cougars, who improved to 10-6, shot 50% from the floor and were led by Caron Smith’s 19 points. Demaree Collins added 15 points.

The Huskies fell to 8-7 despite a game-high 39 points in the first half. Los Angeles Southwest posted 12 steals and forced 11 turnovers, keying their comeback.