OLNEY, Ill. (Interstat) — Two men’s junior college basketball teams seeking momentum will meet Saturday when the Shawnee Saints visit the Olney Central Blue Knights.

The game, set for Feb. 14, 2026, at Olney Central College, features teams with struggling overall records. Shawnee enters at 6-8, while Olney Central sits at 3-11.

The Saints will look to build on a recent road victory, having defeated Kaskaskia 75-65 on Wednesday. That win snapped a two-game skid that included a 77-60 home loss to Vincennes on Feb. 7.

Olney Central is coming off a heartbreaking 72-71 overtime loss at Southwestern Illinois on Tuesday. The Blue Knights have lost three of their last four contests.

A key player to watch will be Olney Central’s Gabe Johnson. The standout is coming off a dominant performance in that narrow defeat, pouring in 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds against Southwestern Illinois. His play will be central to any Blue Knights upset bid.

This matchup is a quick rematch from earlier this season. On Jan. 10, Shawnee handled Olney Central with an 80-56 victory on its home floor. The Saints will aim for a regular-season sweep, while the Blue Knights are desperate for revenge and a signature win.

For Shawnee, consistency has been elusive. Following its win over Olney Central in January, the Saints endured a four-game losing streak before their recent victory at Kaskaskia. Protecting the ball and finding defensive stability will be priorities.

Olney Central’s season has been defined by close calls and offensive struggles. The Blue Knights have been held under 60 points in five of their 11 losses. Generating scoring beyond Johnson will be a critical challenge against a Shawnee team familiar with their personnel.

Saturday’s contest represents a crucial opportunity for both squads to gain ground before the stretch run of the conference schedule. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time.