East Los Angeles vs Moorpark
MOORPARK, Calif. (Interstat) — The East Los Angeles Huskies used a dominant first-half performance to cruise past the Moorpark Raiders 74-57 in a men’s junior college basketball game Sunday.
East Los Angeles seized control from the opening tip, establishing a commanding lead that Moorpark could never seriously threaten. The Huskies built a 22-point halftime advantage, outscoring the Raiders 43-21 in the opening period.
Landon Winston and Terrence Hampton led a balanced scoring attack for the Huskies, each contributing 18 points. Winston added six rebounds, while Hampton chipped in four rebounds and two assists. Adrionne Marcus provided a significant spark with 14 points, four rebounds, and a game-high three steals, while Quinlan Daly added 12 points and six rebounds off the bench.
Jayden Barnes orchestrated the offense effectively, dishing out six assists for East Los Angeles.
Moorpark was led by Dominique Brutus, who recorded a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Roman Finney was the Raiders’ leading scorer with 11 points, and Markus Steele also reached double figures with 10 points.
The game was ultimately decided by shooting efficiency and ball security. The Huskies shot 50 percent from the field, connecting on 30 of their 60 attempts, while the Raiders struggled, making only 22 of 59 shots for a 37 percent clip. The three-point line told a similar story, with East Los Angeles hitting 6 of 14 from deep compared to Moorpark’s 3-for-19 performance.
East Los Angeles also won the turnover battle, committing 12 giveaways while forcing 18 from Moorpark. The Huskies capitalized with 11 steals and controlled the glass, outrebounding the Raiders 42-30.
With the victory, East Los Angeles evens its season record at 3-2. The Huskies will look to build on the win when they host Compton on Friday, Nov. 21.
Moorpark also moves to 3-2 on the season and will return to action at home against Palomar on Wednesday, Nov. 19.