PASADENA, Calif. (Interstat) — Darrius Freeman scored 19 points and dished 11 assists Wednesday night to guide the Pasadena City College men’s basketball team to a 92-84 victory over Rio Hondo College.

The host Lancers improved to 10-12 overall, while the Roadrunners fell to 8-14. Pasadena City never trailed after a fast start, leading 46-39 after a high-scoring first quarter and maintaining that margin through the second half. Freeman’s double-double paced five Lancers in double figures, including Julian Thompkins with 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Rio Hondo was led by Bobby Reyes’ 23 points and Ryan Osborne’s 21 points. The Roadrunners shot just 42.4 percent from the field and were outrebounded 47-33. The teams will meet again in a rematch on Feb. 20 at Rio Hondo.