The Lake Forest College men's basketball team was defeated 79-64 by visiting Illinois College on Sunday in a game postponed a day by weather and travel conditions.

The Foresters got off to a good start with a 9-1 run to open the contest. The Blueboys, however, scored 20 of the game's next 24 points and were ahead 36-27 at halftime.

The margin grew to as many as 16 points early in the second half but the home team eventually closed to within six by the midpoint of the period. The game got no closer, however, and Illinois College eventually built up a 20-point lead before prevailing by 15.

Sophomore wing Alex Forowycz led Lake Forest with 16 points while junior forward Michael Muchaud and junior guard Alex Knight also reached double figures with 12 and 10, respectively. Michaud also grabbed a team-high seven rebounds.

Lake Forest shot just 37.8 percent from the field while Illinois College was at 51.7 percent. The Foresters had the edge in turnovers, committing just eight while forcing 14, but were out-rebounded 42-36.

The loss dropped Lake Forest's overall record to 3-13 and Midwest Conference mark to 1-6. Illinois College is now 15-2 overall and 7-1 in the league.

The Foresters will travel to Beloit College on Wednesday for a 5:30 p.m. tip-off.