Struggling Lassen Looks to Upset Redwoods in Junior College Rematch

EUREKA, Calif. (Interstat) — The Lassen Cougars, mired in a difficult season, will seek a measure of revenge Monday when they visit the College of the Redwoods Corsairs in a California community college men’s basketball matchup.

The game is a rematch of a Jan. 24 meeting in Susanville, which Redwoods dominated 93-64. That result is indicative of the teams’ divergent paths this season. The Corsairs (18-8) enter with a winning record and sit in contention within the conference, while the visiting Cougars have managed only three wins against 22 losses.

Redwoods aims to rebound from a home loss in its last outing, an 80-72 defeat against Feather River on Feb. 11. Prior to that, the Corsairs had won three straight, including victories over Siskiyous and Butte.

Lassen, conversely, is coming off a rare bright spot: an 83-75 home win over Shasta on Feb. 11. That victory snapped a four-game losing streak. The Cougars’ season has been marked by offensive struggles, including scoring 44 points or fewer in three of their last ten contests.

A player to watch for Lassen is DeCarlo Browne. The Cougars will need a significant performance from him and others to challenge a Redwoods squad that has already proven its superiority this season.

The Corsairs’ balanced attack and stout defense, which held Lassen to 64 points in the first meeting, will be heavily favored. Tipoff is set for Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Eureka.