PLANO — Jalen Ricks posted a game-high 22 points Friday as the South Plains College men's basketball team improved to 8-3 on the season with an 81-70 victory over Collin County at Cougar Gymnasium.

South Plains will look to win its fourth straight game Saturday when they take on Hill College at 3 p.m.

Tavaj Cope netted 21 points for South Plains, while Issac Taveras netted 12 points.