The Mt. Pulaski Hilltoppers basketball squad (Mt. Pulaski, IL), was nudged 57-51 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Pawnee Indians (Pawnee, IL)

With the victory, Pawnee advances its record to 5-13 on the year. The Indians host Lincolnwood (Raymond, IL) to meet the Lancers in a battle on Tuesday, January 28. The Lancers enter the battle with a record of 11-8. Lincolnwood won 54-46 in their recent league battle against Tri-City (Buffalo, IL)

The Hilltoppers now own a 8-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Central A & M for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 28. Mt. Pulaski will meet a Raiders squad coming off a 52-49 non-league loss to Pawnee (Pawnee, IL). The Raiders record now stands at 8-11.