Elgin, Ill., Jan. 25, 2022 - The Elgin Community College men's basketball team suffered a 56-47 loss to Morton College on Tuesday night.

The Spartans move to 8-9 as the Panthers move to 7-13.

Justin Henderson led the Spartans with 19 points and nine rebounds. Luke Difrancesca and Jaden Henderson posted eight points apiece.

Elgin led by as many as 11 points in the first half, with a 24-19 lead entering halftime.

Morton found a five-point run to start the half and tie the game up at 24-24. The Panthers would hold onto the lead to defeat ECC 56-47.

The Spartans host McHenry County College on Thursday at 7:15 p.m.