The Mt. Vernon Mustangs tipped the host Marion Wolves basketball team by a final score of 42-37 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Mustangs face the West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 16. Mt. Vernon will attempt to move on its 8-3 season record. The Bears enter the game with a 5-7 record after their 77-49 league win over Durant (Durant, IA).

With the defeat, Marion moves to 8-4 on the year. The Wolves host Independence (Independence, IA) to face the Mustangs in a WAMAC - West game on Tuesday, January 17. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 5-5. Independence won 58-48 in their recent league game against Benton (Van Horne, IA)