GALESBURG, Illinois—The Prairie Fire men's basketball team fell to Lake Forest 82-62 on Saturday night.
 
The Foresters jumped out to an early 8-2 lead, but Blake Godbold did a good job keeping Knox in the game with a three-pointer followed by a jump shot. Lake Forest quickly took a double-digit lead and the Prairie Fire found themselves down by 18 at the half. Lake Forest shot 53.3% from the field in the first half.
 
Justin Windt started strong in the second half. Windt has emerged as one of the most consistent players on the team and a dominant post presence as he finished the game with 14 Points and nine rebounds—leading the Prairie Fire in both categories.
 
Ultimately, the deficit would be too large for the Prairie Fire to overcome. Both teams would empty their bench in the last minutes of play.
 
Deryk Ruple added 11 points and Goldbold poured in 10 and grabbed six boards.
 
The Prairie Fire will travel to Illinois College on January 30.