MONTEREY (Interstat) — Cuesta will visit Monterey Peninsula on Tuesday for a men’s junior college basketball game, with the Cougars seeking a bounceback and the Lobos opening their season at home.

Cuesta enters 1-1 after a home loss to Sequoias. The Cougars fell 87-82 in their most recent result. Earlier this season, Cuesta earned a 93-53 road win at Gavilan. The Cougars have had a quick start to the schedule and will look to balance an offense that produced a strong road performance with the defense that struggled in their latest game.

Monterey Peninsula is 0-0. The Lobos’ most recent result was a 106-52 loss at Foothill. They will be looking for a stronger start in their first game of the season at home.

Cuesta will rely on its early-season experience after two games, including a lopsided road victory and a close home defeat. The Cougars have shown they can score, but they will face a Monterey Peninsula team eager to establish momentum in its opener. The Cougars will need a consistent effort on both ends to keep the Lobos from gaining confidence early.

Monterey Peninsula will try to use home advantage and set the tone defensively. The Lobos will be aiming to limit Cuesta’s scoring chances and avoid the slow start that marked their most recent result. A steady offensive approach and better ball control will be key for the Lobos as they open the season.

The game is part of the Cougars’ early nonconference schedule. Cuesta is scheduled to return home after the game for a stretch that includes Diablo Valley, Feather River and Shasta. Monterey Peninsula’s upcoming home slate includes Mendocino and Yuba before a road game at Ohlone. Both teams are working through the early portion of the season as they build toward conference play.

Cuesta’s offense will be tested by a Lobos team that wants to control pace and protect its home court. Monterey Peninsula will need a steady effort on both ends to compete with a Cuesta squad that has already played two games. The Cougars, meanwhile, will look to tighten their defense after allowing 87 points in their most recent outing.

The matchup gives Cuesta a chance to move above .500 and gives Monterey Peninsula an opportunity to begin the season on a positive note. The Cougars will aim to avoid a second straight loss, while the Lobos will look to start their campaign with a home victory. Both teams will look to use the game as a building block before their next outings.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Cuesta 72, Monterey Peninsula 64.