Canyons Claws Back vs. Pierce, Falls 83-80 in OT

The COC men's basketball team battled back from a double-digit deficit, but could not complete the comeback attempt as the Cougars were defeated 83-80 in overtime at L.A. Pierce College on Wednesday.

COC freshman guard Michael Kalu was the high man for the Cougars, finishing the game with 18 points on a 7-of-15 shooting night.

Freshman forward Jason Horosny pulled down a game-high 13 rebounds and scored 14 points. Sophomore Alex Sanchez chipped in with 15 points, eight rebounds and seven assists off the bench.

With three regular season conference games remaining on the schedule, Canyons (11-14, 1-4) remains in playoff contention but will need to win out while receiving help from the teams ahead of them in the Western State Conference, South standings.

Canyons will next host Santa Monica College (12-12, 4-2) at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Cougar Cage. 

 Attendees at Saturday's game are asked to dress in gold, with the first 75 fans in attendance also receiving a special COC men's basketball 'Gold Rush' T-shirt.

General admission is $5. COC students, staff and children under 10 are free.