In Saturday's non-league test, the Peoria Lions (Peoria, IL) basketball squad knocked off the host Washington Panthers (Washington, IL), by a score of 61-47.

Next, the Lions encounter the Normal West Wildcats (Normal, IL) in a Big Twelve game, on Friday, January 31. Peoria will attempt to move on its 18-6 season record. The Wildcats go into the game with a 6-15 record after their 50-42 non-league win over Pontiac (Pontiac, IL).

With the loss, Washington falls to 7-12 on the campaign. The Panthers host Pekin (Pekin, IL) to confront the Dragons in a Mid-Illini game on Tuesday, January 28. The Dragons go into the game with a record of 8-10.