Peoria Notre Dame Irish (Peoria, IL) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Dunlap Eagles (Dunlap, IL), 49-34 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Peoria Notre Dame upgrades its record to 21-3 on the campaign. The Irish travel to Peoria (Peoria, IL) to play the Lions in a Big Twelve bout on Thursday, January 18. The Lions come into the bout with a record of 17-1. Peoria won 43-40 in their recent league bout against Richwoods (Peoria, IL)

Next up, the Eagles play the Limestone Rockets (Bartonville, IL) in a Mid-Illini bout, on Friday, January 19. Dunlap will attempt to upgrade on its 12-9 season record. The Rockets come into the bout with a 10-12 record after their 58-36 league loss to Canton (Canton, IL).