Griffith Panthers (Griffith, IN) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Whiting Oilers (Whiting, IN), 85-49 in a league bout.

With the victory, Griffith upgrades its record to 11-6 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Munster (Munster, IN) to play the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 6. The Mustangs come into the bout with a record of 16-1. Munster won 57-39 in their recent non-league match against Valparaiso (Valparaiso, IN)

With the defeat, Whiting moves to 2-14 on the year. The Oilers host Hammond Morton (Hammond, IN) to meet the Governors in a non-league match on Thursday, February 6. The Governors enter the match with a record of 3-14. Hammond Morton lost 52-47 in their recent non-league match against Hobart (Hobart, IN)