DuQuoin Indians (DuQuoin, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL), 54-46 in a non-league match.

With the victory, DuQuoin advances its record to 9-8 on the year. The Indians host Benton (Benton, IL) to face the Rangers in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Mississippi match on Tuesday, January 14. The Rangers enter the match with a record of 6-10.

The Bearcats now own a 8-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Johnston City for a Black Diamond - West match on Wednesday, January 15. Christopher will face a Indians squad coming off a 54-30 league win over Goreville (Goreville, IL). The Indians record now stands at 11-5.