College of the Canyons men’s basketball team won the ‘Clash at Canyons’ Tip-Off tournament championship for the second year in a row, defeating Oxnard College 98-69 on November 2, 2026, in Oxnard.
Thomas Pickens led the Cougars with 23 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and three steals, shooting 14-of-15 from the foul line, and was named the tournament Most Valuable Player. Jeremiah Williams also scored 23 points along with six rebounds, one block, and two steals, earning All-Tournament Team honors alongside Pickens and Julius Washington.
The Cougars shot 46.8 percent from the field and nearly 42 percent from three-point range while holding Oxnard to 25.8 percent shooting. Oxnard was led by Jose Valdovinos, who scored 16 points and also earned All-Tournament Team recognition.
This title marked College of the Canyons’ fifth ‘Clash at Canyons’ tournament championship in the past six seasons. The team’s next competition will be the Irvine Valley College Tournament on November 5-6, beginning with a matchup against Cerritos College on November 5 at 5 p.m.
CSB Take
College of the Canyons men’s basketball team’s decisive victory at the ‘Clash at Canyons’ tournament underlines the program’s consistency and early-season strength. Thomas Pickens’ all-around performance and leadership set the tone for the Cougars’ success. As the team advances to the Irvine Valley College Tournament, sustaining this high level of play will be key to their continued progress in the season.
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