Illinois High School Basketball - Mater Dei nipped by Marquette Catholic
December 2, 2023: Alton, IL 62002 The Marquette Catholic Explorers tipped the visiting Mater Dei Knights basketball team by a final score of 51-49 in Saturday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Explorers face the Father McGivney Catholic Griffins (Glen Carbon, IL) in a Gateway game, on Tuesday, December 5. Marquette Catholic will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Griffins enter the game with a 3-3 record after their 57-33 non-league loss to Wesclin (Trenton, IL).
With the defeat, Mater Dei moves to 2-5 on the year. The Knights travel to Highland (Highland, IL) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 5. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 2-3.