Men's and women's basketball teams defeat L.A. Southwest in conference opener

Freshman forward Ryan Hicks attempts to block Cougars point guard Layon Gooden. The Warriors defeated the Cougars 68-63 Wednesday night. Photo credit: John Fordiani

The men’s and women’s basketball teams both defeated the Los Angeles Southwest College Cougars Wednesday night in the South Coast Conference opener.

The women’s team (12-4) swept the Cougars 78-56. The men’s team (5-7) defeated the Cougars 68-63.

The Warriors travel to Long Beach City College on Friday with the women’s team starting play at 5 p.m. and the men’s team following at 7 p.m.