PHOENIX, Ariz. — The College of Southern Nevada men's basketball team bounced back from Thursday night's loss with an 80–73 overtime victory over Phoenix College on Friday at Phoenix College North Gym, closing out its two-game Arizona road trip with a win.
Freshman guard Jonathan Collins led the Coyotes with 19 points, while sophomore Ivoryon Cuffee added 18 and sophomore Gerald Patterson contributed 15 as Southern Nevada improved to 2–2 on the season.
After struggling offensively in Thursday's 74–58 loss to South Mountain Community College, the Coyotes found their shooting touch against Phoenix, connecting on 45.2 percent of their attempts from the field while using a strong overtime performance to secure the seven-point victory.
The contest remained close throughout regulation, with neither team able to establish a significant advantage in the first half. Phoenix College carried a narrow 28–27 lead into halftime before both teams traded baskets during the second half.
Southern Nevada outscored Phoenix 37–36 after the break, sending the game into overtime tied at 64.
The Coyotes took control in the extra period, outscoring the Bears 16–9 to secure their second victory of the young season and avoid a winless Arizona road trip.
Collins continued his impressive early-season scoring production, finishing 5-of-12 from the field, including two three-pointers, while converting seven of eight free-throw attempts. He also recorded two steals, marking his third consecutive game scoring at least 19 points.
Cuffee delivered an efficient offensive performance, connecting on eight of 13 shots from the field to finish with 18 points and two steals. Patterson added 15 points, five made free throws and a team-high three steals.
Freshman Anthony Nwuli and Nixis Yamauchi each contributed eight points, with Yamauchi also recording three assists.
Sophomore Myron Hubbard made his presence felt defensively, recording a game-high seven steals, two blocked shots, four assists and four points. His defensive effort helped the Coyotes force 30 Phoenix College turnovers, including 20 steals.
The defensive pressure proved critical as Southern Nevada overcame a significant rebounding disadvantage. Phoenix College held a 42–11 edge on the glass, including 20 offensive rebounds, but struggled to capitalize consistently against the Coyotes' aggressive defense.
Phoenix shot just 32.1 percent from the field and 23.1 percent from three-point range, while Southern Nevada limited the Bears to 26 made field goals on 81 attempts.
Jamauryus Bradford led Phoenix College with 19 points and six rebounds, while Noah Oliver added 16 points and six rebounds. Kai Hogan contributed nine points, connecting on three shots from beyond the arc.
The victory gave Southern Nevada a split of its two-game Arizona trip after Saturday's originally scheduled contest against Glendale Community College was canceled.
Up Next
The Coyotes return to North Las Vegas for their 2026–27 home opener Wednesday, November 11, when they host Utah State Eastern at 7 p.m. inside the Coyote Event Center.
Southern Nevada will look to build on Friday's overtime victory as it begins its home schedule.
