In Thursday's non-league match, the host Mankato East Cougars basketball team scored a decisive 64-40 triumph over the Albert Lea Tigers.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Marshall Tigers (Marshall, MN) in a AAA Section 2 match, on Saturday, January 14. Mankato East will attempt to move on its 6-5 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 5-3 record after their 51-47 league win over St. Peter (St. Peter, MN).

With the defeat, Albert Lea moves to 1-9 on the year. The Tigers travel to Winona (Winona, MN) to meet the Winhawks in a AAA Section 1 match on Tuesday, January 17. The Winhawks enter the match with a record of 4-7. Winona won 59-38 in their recent non-league match against Northfield (Northfield, MN)