The Southwest men's basketball team won its seventh straight game, defeating Kennedy-King College 97-73 on Saturday night at the Verties Sails Gymnasium. The win improved the Saluqis' overall record to 12-4 on the season. Four players scored in double figures, led by sophomore guard Antwon Bess with 17 points.

The Lady Saluqis won one of three games in the Illinois Central Tournament (in late December) and will return to action on Thursday, January 16 against Itawamba Community College. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. at the Verties Sails Gymnasium.