In Tuesday's non-league test, the Linn-Mar Lions (Marion, IA) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Xavier Saints (Cedar Rapids, IA), by a score of 82-64.

Next, the Lions encounter the Cedar Falls Tigers (Cedar Falls, IA) in a non-league test, on Thursday, January 16. Linn-Mar will attempt to improve on its 10-3 season record. The Tigers come into the test with a 10-0 record after their 62-28 non-league win over Jefferson (Cedar Rapids, IA).

The Saints (8-4) will now prepare for their test against Hempstead (Dubuque, IA). The Mustangs come into the non-league test with a 2-5 record. In their last test, Hempstead beat Washington (Cedar Rapids, IA), 70-51, in a league test.