WEST LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — The West Los Angeles Wildcats defeated the Rio Hondo Roadrunners 85-76 in a men’s junior college basketball game Friday.

West Los Angeles, now 8-1, never trailed after a fast start, leading 45-41 after a high-scoring first quarter and maintaining that edge throughout. The Wildcats’ offense proved more efficient, scoring 85 points on 81 possessions.

Ryan Osborne led Rio Hondo (2-7) with 21 points. Matthew Rodriguez added 19 points and seven rebounds. Chase Coleman paced West Los Angeles with 15 points and eight rebounds, while Malachi Knight scored 16 points.

Rio Hondo shot just 4 for 22 from 3-point range, a key factor in the loss. West Los Angeles made 20 of 28 free throws to seal the victory.