In Thursday's non-league match, the host Marshall Hilltoppers basketball team scored a tight 77-73 triumph over the Cloquet Lumberjacks.

In their next game, the Hilltoppers meet the International Falls Broncos (International Falls, MN) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 27. Marshall will attempt to better on its 11-7 season record. The Broncos enter the match with a 4-11 record after their 73-37 league loss to Mesabi East (Aurora, MN).

With the defeat, Cloquet moves to 10-9 on the year. The Lumberjacks host North Branch (North Branch, MN) to meet the Vikings in a AAA Section 7 match on Saturday, January 27. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 4-12. North Branch lost 44-43 in their recent non-league match against Little Falls (Little Falls, MN)