LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — A pair of surging Southern California men’s junior college basketball teams will meet Sunday when the Los Angeles Southwest Cougars face the West Los Angeles Wildcats in the Alvin Hunter Classic.

The Cougars (4-2) enter on a high note after an 87-79 home victory over Santa Monica on Saturday. Karifala Conde led the way with 22 points and nine rebounds, while Demaree Collins added 19 points. The win helped Los Angeles Southwest bounce back from a 93-81 loss to San Francisco the previous day.

West Los Angeles (3-1) is also coming off a win, having defeated Compton 88-77 on the road Saturday. The Wildcats’ defense was anchored by Michael Baba, who posted nine rebounds and three blocks to go with nine points. Jase Stewart added a team-high 15 points.

Despite the Cougars’ slightly better record, the Wildcats are the heavy favorites. The Interstat ELO system projects West Los Angeles with a 96.20 percent probability to win.

The non-conference matchup, organized by the California Community College Athletic Association, is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.