As the final three South Coast Conference games approach for the Cerritos College men’s basketball team, it looks to end the season strong after dropping two of its last three games.

After picking up a win against Los Angeles Trade-Tech College Feb. 6, the Falcons then lost to El Camino College on Feb. 8.

It was only the second conference loss of the season as the Falcons dropped to an 8-2 conference record, right behind the Mounties, who hold a 9-1 conference record.

Guard Kevin Conrad admits that losing didn’t make them feel all that well and the team needs to stay motivated.

“It didn’t feel good losing at all. (I need to) motivate myself and teammates to not fall asleep on any teams that we play and to step up our defense to finish off the season as strong as we possibly can,” he said.

Forward DeAnthony Roberts also admits the team might’ve been a little over confident.

“We came into the game thinking we had the win before we even tip-off. If we don’t change the way we approach the game, thinking we are to good to be touched, we are going to have a long night.”

He continued, “But if we can go back to our old ways and stay hungry we will be fine. If we play Falcons basketball I don’t feel like they give us any challenge”

The Falcons will now travel to face the Long Beach City Vikings in their last road game of South Coast Conference play.

The Vikings hold a 8-16 overall record and a 3-7 conference record. They will look to avoid their third straight loss when they host the Falcons on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Roberts notes that losing to El Camino College will set the tone for the last games of the season.

“El Camino (College) left a sour taste in our mouth, and we plan to take out our frustrations on our next three opponents.”

The Falcons come back home to host their final home games against Los Angeles Harbor College on Feb. 20 and Los Angeles Southwest College Feb. 22.