BARSTOW, Calif. (Interstat) — The Oxnard Condors narrowly defeated the Barstow Vikings 90-89 in a California Community College men’s basketball game Saturday, securing their first victory of the season. Oxnard improved to 1-1 overall, while Barstow fell to 0-2.

The game was a high-scoring affair, with Oxnard taking a slim 90-89 lead into halftime and holding on through a second half where both defenses tightened. Carter Reid led the Condors with 26 points and 14 rebounds, while Jeremy Goodcase added 28 points and six assists. Barstow’s Trestyne Nguru scored a game-high 30 points in the losing effort. The Vikings were projected as heavy favorites to win by national statistical models.