Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran Lancers (Eau Claire, WI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Melrose-Mindoro Mustangs (Melrose, WI), 77-68 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran upgrades its record to 9-0 on the season. The Lancers host Ellsworth (Ellsworth, WI) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 25. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 3-14. Ellsworth lost 59-56 in their recent league bout against Amery (Amery, WI)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Blair-Taylor Wildcats (Blair, WI) in a Dairyland - Large bout, on Thursday, February 1. Melrose-Mindoro will attempt to upgrade on its 6-8 season record.