SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS (Interstat) — Southwestern Illinois defeated Wabash Valley 77-66 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday. The Blue Storm used a strong second half, outscoring the Warriors 46-38 after halftime to pull away.

DeMario Spear led Wabash Valley with 13 points. The Warriors struggled offensively, shooting 35 percent from the floor and committing 21 turnovers. Southwestern Illinois improved to 2-7 overall, while Wabash Valley fell to 3-9.