Illinois High School Basketball - Marion nipped by Mater Dei
January 20, 2024: Breese, IL 62230 In Saturday's non-league match, the host Mater Dei Knights basketball team scored a tight 54-51 triumph over the Marion Wildcats.
In their next game, the Knights face the Madison Trojans (Madison, IL) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 23. Mater Dei will attempt to move on its 11-12 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 8-6 record after their 47-44 non-league loss to Gibault Catholic (Waterloo, IL).
With the defeat, Marion moves to 15-9 on the year. The Wildcats host Carbondale (Carbondale, IL) to confront the Terriers in a South Seven challenge on Friday, January 26. The Terriers come into the challenge with a record of 10-13. Carbondale won 59-50 in their recent non-league challenge against Champaign Central (Champaign, IL)