The Iowa Lakes Men's Basketball team (1-0) defeated NJCAA Division 1 Southwestern Illinois Community College 82-70 to open their season.

The Lakers had 5 players score in double figures. ​Kyle Beisch led the way with 18 points. Mitch Keller chipped in with his first double double of the  year scoring 14 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Tywon Bressler added 15 points, Cody Cox had 12, and Lamontae Lewis had 11.

The Lakers will play Moberly tomorrow at 7 pm for their final game in the Moberly Classic.