The Chippewa Falls Cardinals ran past the host Menomonie Mustangs basketball team by a final score of 52-44 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Cardinals face the New Richmond Tigers (New Richmond, WI) in a Big Rivers game, on Friday, January 6. Chippewa Falls will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record.

With the defeat, Menomonie moves to 4-4 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Eau Claire Memorial (Eau Claire, WI) to face the Old Abes in a Big Rivers game on Friday, January 6. The Old Abes enter the game with a record of 7-3. Eau Claire Memorial won 67-44 in their recent league game against Eau Claire North (Eau Claire, WI)