Sophomore guard Larry Wells scored 22 points, and sophomore forward Melvin Coleman scored 20 points to lead the Saluqis past Dyersburg State, coach Sails' 499th career victory. Also scoring in double figures were sophomore forward Cortez Stigger (13), freshman center Zachary Bright (10 points and a team-high 11 rebounds), and freshman guard Antwon Bess (10).

In the loss to St. Catharine, Wells again led the team in scoring with 20 points. Stigger added 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Coleman scored 15 and led the team with 13 rebounds. The loss dropped the Saluqis record to 12-11 overall and 6-6 in the TJCCAA.

Southwest TRAVELS TO JACKSON TUESDAY, HOSTS COLUMBIA SATURDAY IN HOME FINALE

Next up for the Saluqis and Lady Saluqis will be a road trip to Jackson State Community College this Thursday night. The women's game will begin at 6:00 p.m., with the men at 8:00 p.m. The teams will return home this Saturday against Columbia State for the final home games of the season. The Lady Saluqis will begin at 2:00 p.m., followed by the Saluqis at 4:00 p.m. at the Verties Sails Gymnasium on the Union Campus.

Students, faculty, and staff are admitted free to all Southwest athletic contests, so come out and support all of your Saluqis athletic teams!