In Tuesday's non-league match, the host West Delaware Hawks basketball team scored a tight 66-60 triumph over the Independence Mustangs.

In their next game, the Hawks meet the Marion Wolves (Marion, IA) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 27. West Delaware will attempt to move on its 9-8 season record. The Wolves enter the match with a 12-4 record after their 68-58 non-league win over Solon (Solon, IA).

With the defeat, Independence falls to 7-8 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IA) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 27. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 11-3. Mt. Vernon won 66-65 in their recent non-league challenge against Xavier (Cedar Rapids, IA)