The Wolves came up short Tuesday night in a hard-fought battle against Kennedy-King College, 80-73.

Alex Vassilakis led Joliet (3-8) with 15 points and five rebounds.

The Wolves managed to keep the game close despite missing four players due to injury and illness.

Jolie returns to action this weekend as the team will face Carl Sandburg College at 6 p.m. Friday in the Waubonsee Classic. Game 2 will be Saturday at noon against Aurora University.