Region IV opponent, Malcolm X College, gave the Cougars (5-3) all they could handle, but a late run lifted the Cougars to an 83-72 win on the road.

In a back and forth first half, Malcolm X took a 34-30 lead into halftime. Turnovers and 2^nd chance points plagued the Cougars most of the night, with Malcolm X getting up as much as 11 points, leading 59-48 with 10:00 minutes to go in the 2^nd half.

The Cougars found their stride late, as they outscored Malcolm X 35-13 in the final 10:00 minutes of the game to escape with an 83-72 win.

Four Cougars finished in double figures. Demarius Splunge led the way for Highland with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Johnny Melvin had 16 points and 5 rebounds. Tyler Johnson had 13 points and 5 rebounds. Ramean Hinton chipped in 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds