CRESTON - NJCAA 10th-ranked Iowa Lakes defeated Southwestern 111-102 in Iowa Community College Athletic Conference men's basketball Wednesday night.

The Lakers were led by Justin Brookens with 31 points. He had seven assists.

Xavier Evans added 22 points, Alan Kikwaki 13 and Malcolm Clayton 11.

Iowa Lakes is 21-4 overall and 9-2 in conference play, while the Spartans are 9-17 and 3-7.

Southwestern won the women's game 73-65.

Safiyer Coleman had 12 for ILCC, Breanna Wendland recorded 10 points and 10 rebounds and Tyler Pacheco also scored 10 points.

Southwestern improved to 11-14 overall and 6-6 in league play, while the Lakers are 15-9 and 6-6.

On Saturday, the Iowa Lakes women host Southeastern, while the men entertain Marshalltown.