Dunlap Eagles (Dunlap, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Richwoods Knights (Peoria, IL), 59-53 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Dunlap upgrades its record to 19-4 on the season. The Eagles host East Peoria (East Peoria, IL) to play the Raiders in a Mid-Illini bout on Wednesday, January 25. The Raiders go into the bout with a record of 1-19. East Peoria lost 69-18 in their recent league bout against Canton (Canton, IL)

With the defeat, Richwoods moves to 12-11 on the year. The Knights host Manual (Peoria, IL) to meet the Rams in a Big Twelve match on Thursday, January 26. The Rams enter the match with a record of 3-17. Manual lost 60-29 in their recent non-league match against Geneseo (Geneseo, IL)