Mercyhurst Prep Lakers (Erie, PA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Union City Bears (Union City, PA), 81-26 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Mercyhurst Prep advances its record to 11-5 on the year. The Lakers host Eisenhower (Russell, PA) to face the Knights in a District 10 Region 2 match on Friday, January 31. The Knights enter the match with a record of 9-6. Eisenhower lost 61-47 in their recent non-league battle against Iroquois (Erie, PA)

The Bears now own a 6-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Youngsville for a District 10 Region 2 battle on Friday, January 31. Union City will meet a Eagles squad coming off a 53-40 league loss to Eisenhower (Russell, PA). The Eagles record now stands at 5-3.