Hickory Hornets (Hermitage, PA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Mercer Mustangs (Mercer, PA), 68-47 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hickory advances its record to 8-3 on the year. The Hornets host Farrell (Farrell, PA) to face the Steelers in a District 10 Region 1 match on Friday, January 17. The Steelers enter the match with a record of 3-6. Farrell lost 68-63 in their recent non-league match against Cleveland Heights (Cleveland Heights, OH)

The Mustangs now own a 11-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Slippery Rock for a District 10 Region 4 match on Friday, January 17.