Elgin, Il - November 7, 2026 - The Parkland College men's basketball team survived their first road test of the season with an 88-83 win at Elgin Community College on Saturday. The Spartans had the lead early on, but the Cobras responded well, building up the lead to 14 late in the first half and holding off the Spartans late to secure the win and improve to 2-0 on the season.

Trey Welter finished with 18 points to lead the Cobras while shooting 4 of 9 from the floor and 4 of 6 behind the arc.

Khymir Carson added another 13 points while going 4 of 10 in the paint and 2 of 3 from three point range, and De'Shaun Tolever finished with 12 and shot 2 of 5 from the floor.

Noah Stephens added another 10 points off the bench, going 4 of 7 from the floor, while DJ Bolden and Temi Omotoyinbo added another 7 points each. 

De'Shaun Tolever finished with a team-high 8 rebounds, with Moises Valdez adding 7 rebounds and Noah Stephens and Temi Omotoyinbo finishing with 6 each. Chris Bush finished two blocks and 3 assists for the Cobras.

Parkland as a team shot 41% from field goal range, 35% behind the arc and 66% at the stripe, while holding Elgin to 40% from field goal range, 20% behind the arc and forcing 11 turnovers.

Up Next:
The Cobras will travel to Kansas City next weekend for the KCKCC Classic, facing North Central Missouri College on Friday, November 13th.