The Marion Wolves topped the host Independence Mustangs basketball team by a final score of 64-48 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Wolves face the Grinnell Tigers (Grinnell, IA) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 18. Marion will attempt to move on its 8-3 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 9-2 record after their 73-41 non-league win over Benton (Van Horne, IA).

With the defeat, Independence moves to 3-7 on the year. The Mustangs host Solon (Solon, IA) to face the Spartans in a non-league game on Friday, January 19. The Spartans enter the game with a record of 11-0. Solon won 58-45 in their recent league game against Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IA)