Southwestern Oregon’s men are tied for second place in the South region of the NWAC basketball race. The Lakers beat Mt. Hood CC 69-68 at Gresham Sunday. SWOCC (7-4, 15-9) hosts Umpqua (6-4, 14-8) Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. The Laker women lost 50-46 at Mt. Hood CC Sunday. The Lakers (3-8, 7-15) host Umpqua Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.