Northwestern Tigers (Maple, WI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Spooner Rails (Spooner, WI), 61-20 in a league bout.

With the win, Northwestern upgrades its record to 6-9 on the season. The Tigers host Ashland (Ashland, WI) to clash with the Oredockers in a Heart O'North bout on Friday, January 26. The Oredockers go into the bout with a record of 3-12. Ashland won 52-46 in their recent league bout against Ladysmith (Ladysmith, WI)

Next up, the Rails clash with the St. Croix Falls Saints (St. Croix Falls, WI) in a Heart O'North bout, on Friday, January 26. Spooner will attempt to upgrade on its 5-11 season record.