Sutton Mustangs (Sutton, NE) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Milford Eagles (Milford, NE), 39-29 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Sutton upgrades its record to 8-7 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Sandy Creek (Fairfield, NE) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 25. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 11-3. Sandy Creek won 55-37 in their recent non-league match against Fairbury (Fairbury, NE)

With the defeat, Milford moves to 2-11 on the year. The Eagles host Wilber-Clatonia (Wilber, NE) to meet the Wolverines in a non-league match on Friday, January 26. The Wolverines enter the match with a record of 7-8. Wilber-Clatonia won 77-31 in their recent non-league match against Palmyra (Palmyra, NE)