Posted: Jan 20, 2026
The Cyclones faced challenges, ties and lead exchanges against a tough Morton College team, but came out the victors in their fifth straight win.
Although the Cyclones built a lead at halftime, the Panthers battled back. The second half saw a brief Cyclone deficit and a few ties before they were able to rally for the narrow 87-81 win and maintain their undefeated streak in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference.
Six Cyclones scored double digits while one had a double-double: Josh Lawson (18 points, 11 assists), Reggie Strong (17 points), TJ Lee (15 points), Grantas Sakenis (12 points), Ja'Ron Powell (12 points), Ali Oralkan (11 points).