The Marian Catholic Spartans topped the host Thornwood Thunderbirds basketball team by a final score of 77-64 in Sunday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Spartans face the Saint Viator Lions (Arlington Heights, IL) in a East Suburban Catholic game, on Tuesday, January 30. Marian Catholic will attempt to move on its 15-8 season record. The Lions enter the game with a 14-11 record after their 58-41 league loss to Niles Notre Dame (Niles, IL).

With the defeat, Thornwood moves to 11-12 on the year. The Thunderbirds host Bloom (Chicago Heights, IL) to face the Blazing Trojan in a Southland game on Tuesday, January 30. The Blazing Trojan enter the game with a record of 13-7. Bloom lost 53-39 in their recent non-league game against Loyola Academy (Wilmette, IL)