Eau Claire Memorial Old Abes (Eau Claire, WI) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting La Crosse Central Riverhawks (La Crosse, WI), 84-74 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Eau Claire Memorial upgrades its record to 11-3 on the campaign. The Old Abes host New Richmond (New Richmond, WI) to play the Tigers in a Big Rivers bout on Friday, January 20. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 2-9. New Richmond won 64-52 in their recent non-league bout against Superior (Superior, WI)

Next up, the Riverhawks play the Onalaska Hilltoppers (Onalaska, WI) in a Mississippi Valley bout, on Friday, January 20. La Crosse Central will attempt to upgrade on its 10-3 season record. The Hilltoppers come into the bout with a 7-3 record after their 55-44 non-league win over Wauwatosa West (Wauwatosa, WI).