COLLEGE BASKETBALL : LACC Finally Gets Down to Business, 86-54

It was difficult for the Los Angeles City College basketball team to get up for its game against Mt. San Antonio College on Wednesday night.

Mainly because the Cubs were looking ahead to Saturday and their next opponent, Long Beach City College, which handed LACC its only loss of the season so far.

Despite a sluggish first half, the Cubs were able to get on track with 54 fast-break points en route to a 86-54 win at LACC.

“We were definitely looking ahead,” said Derek Brown, who scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds.

LACC was led by Markee Brown’s 20 points. Forward Derek Higgins added 15 points and eight rebounds and freshman guard Beaver Patterson had nine points.

Records: LACC 20-1; Mt. SAC 7-10

Cal State Los Angeles 99, New Hampshire 67--Cal State L.A. reserve Antoine, who averages 3.9 points a game, had 19 points and five assists against the No. 4-ranked team in Division II basketball Monday.

After opening the game with a 13-0 run, CSLA led by no less than 12 points throughout the game.

Records: New Hampshire 7-3; Cal State Los Angeles 9-2

Cal State Los Angeles 75, Fort Lewis 59--Despite 18 first-half turnovers, the Lady Golden Eagles were able to extend their winning streak to five games against Fort Lewis College on Monday.

Martiza Cruz posted her second consecutive double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Golden Eagles.

Records: Cal State Los Angeles 11-3; Fort Lewis 1-8