The Mt. Vernon Mustangs tipped the host Xavier Saints basketball team by a final score of 66-65 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Mustangs face the Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 27. Mt. Vernon will attempt to move on its 11-3 season record. The Mustangs enter the game with a 7-8 record after their 66-60 non-league loss to West Delaware (Manchester, IA).

With the defeat, Xavier moves to 10-5 on the year. The Saints travel to Liberty (North Liberty, IA) to face the Lightning in a Mississippi Valley game on Friday, January 27. The Lightning enter the game with a record of 6-7. Liberty lost 84-78 in their recent league game against Cedar Falls (Cedar Falls, IA)