Marquette Crusaders (Ottawa, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Newark Norsemen (Newark, IL), 57-56 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Marquette upgrades its record to 12-3 on the season. The Crusaders host Seneca (Seneca, IL) to meet the Fighting Irish in a Tri-County match on Friday, January 14. The Fighting Irish enter the match with a record of 10-5. Seneca won 58-30 in their recent non-league match against Coal City (Coal City, IL)

With the defeat, Newark moves to 7-10 on the year. The Norsemen host Leland (Leland, IL) to meet the Panthers in a Little Ten match on Friday, January 14. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 2-9. Leland lost 92-33 in their recent league match against Serena (Serena, IL)