Saluqis' coach Verties Sails will be seeking his 499th career victory over 23 seasons at Shelby State and Southwest. The Saluqis, coming off losses to Jackson State and Columbia State last week, are now 11-10 overall and 5-5 in the Tennessee Junior/Community College Athletic Association.

Sophomore forward Cortez Stigger leads the team in several statistical categories, including scoring (22.8 points per game), rebounding (8.3), assists (3.8), and steals (1.9). Also averaging in double figures for the Saluqis are sophomore forward Lou Wright (14.8), sophomore guard Larry Wells (10.5), freshman guard Antwon Bess (10.3), and freshman center Zachary Bright (10.1).

The Lady Saluqis saw their three-game winning streak end on Saturday, losing at Columbia State. Coach Andrea Martre's team is currently 7-13 overall and 3-7 in TJCCAA play. Sophomore center Latoshia Bailey leads the Lady Saluqis in scoring at 13.9 points per game and also ranks among the conference leaders in rebounding (9.8), and blocked shots (4.7). Sophomore guard Torre Thomas adds 12.1 points per game and leads the team in assists (5.6) and steals (2.9).

When Southwest played at Dyersburg State on January 22, the Saluqis exploded for 72 second half points, defeating the Eagles 124-93. Cortez Stigger led the team with 28 points and 12 rebounds, and Larry Wells added 17 points (15 in the second half). The Lady Saluqis also defeated Dyersburg State, 64-54, as Latoshia Bailey nearly had a triple-double with 18 points, 13 rebounds, and nine blocked shots.