Men's Basketball Season Kicks Off With Loss

In the season's opening game, Joliet Junior College defeated the Talons Men's Basketball team, 86-69. Though up by one point at halftime, the Talons were outscored by 18 points in the second half.

Jyrell Cousins led the Talons in scoring with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists while Kai Bickham had 11 points and 4 assists.

The Talons will host Bryant and Stratton College in the home opener on Monday at 7 p.m. in the new Public Safety Center on our Beloit-Janesville Campus.