The Cyclones opened their season against an unfamiliar team in Wabash Valley College. Both teams battled the entire way with the Cyclones falling just short, 78-72.

The game was close both halves with Moraine Valley taking the 37-35 lead at halftime. However, a surge near the end by Wabash game them the edge and dealt the Cyclones their first loss of the season.

Jelani McGregor collected 23 points while Amarion Johnson and Yousef Jarad each had 13.