In Tuesday's non-league match, the visiting Alleman Pioneers basketball team scored a good 47-30 triumph over the Mercer County Golden Eagles.

In their next game, the Pioneers meet the East Moline United Panthers (East Moline, IL) in a Western Big 6 match, on Thursday, January 5. Alleman will attempt to move on its 11-8 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 11-8 record after their 47-43 non-league win over Pekin (Pekin, IL).

With the defeat, Mercer County moves to 7-10 on the year. The Golden eagles travel to Knoxville (Knoxville, IL) to meet the Blue Bullets in a Lincoln Trail match on Wednesday, January 4. The Blue Bullets enter the match with a record of 9-6. Knoxville lost 54-46 in their recent league match against Princeville (Princeville, IL)