Sophomore TJ Waldon came off the bench to score a game-high 18 points to help lead No. 7 state-ranked West Los Angeles College to a 109-74 victory over visiting Barstow Community College in its opening game of the three-day Wild West Shootout.
West LA has won three straight and improved to 6-1 overall. The Wildcats advance to the tournament semifinals and will face Compton College on Friday (Dec. 3) at 5 p.m.
Five Wildcats scored in double figures against the Vikings, with Waldon leading the way. He shot 6 of 7 from the field, including 4 three-pointers in limited time.
Gavin Davis and Justin Williams both scored 15 points each, Matthew Mayes added 12 points, and Dyllan Young chipped in with 10 points.
Wild West Shootout at West Los Angeles
Day 1 Results
West LA 109, Barstow 74
Compton 96, Moorpark 78
LA Southwest 87, LA Valley 71
San Bernardino Valley 100, Long Beach 58
Day 2 Schedule
Long Beach vs. LA Valley, 1 p.m.
Moorpark vs. Barstow, 3 p.m.
Compton vs. West LA, 5 p.m.
San Bernardino Valley vs. LA Southwest, 7 p.m.
Day 3 Schedule
Consolation Final, 11 a.m.
7th place game, 1 p.m.
3rd place game, 3 p.m.
Championship Final, 5 p.m.