Griffith Panthers (Griffith, IN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Munster Mustangs (Munster, IN), 57-43 in a league bout.

With the win, Griffith upgrades its record to 14-2 on the season. The Panthers host Hammond (Hammond, IN) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Wednesday, February 8. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 5-8. Hammond lost 66-52 in their recent non-league bout against Calumet New Tech (Gary, IN)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Gary West Side Cougars (Gary, IN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 10. Munster will attempt to upgrade on its 11-8 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 2-12 record after their 63-60 league win over 21st Century Charter (Gary, IN).