The Marion Wildcats topped the visiting Carbondale Terriers basketball team by a final score of 49-37 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the Herrin Tigers (Herrin, IL) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 27. Marion will attempt to move on its 16-9 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 16-6 record after their 55-40 league win over Carterville (Carterville, IL).

With the defeat, Carbondale moves to 10-14 on the year. The Terriers travel to Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL) to face the Indians in a non-league game on Saturday, January 27. The Indians enter the game with a record of 13-8. Mascoutah won 40-32 in their recent league game against Waterloo (Waterloo, IL)