Marion Mustangs (Marion, WI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Northland Lutheran Wildcats (Mosinee, WI), 69-60 in a league bout.

With the win, Marion upgrades its record to 11-8 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Rosholt (Rosholt, WI) to clash with the Hornets in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 8. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 5-12.

Next up, the Wildcats clash with the Tigerton Tigers (Tigerton, WI) in a Central Wisconsin - North bout, on Friday, February 2. Northland Lutheran will attempt to upgrade on its 5-9 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 10-5 record after their 76-41 league win over Gresham Community (Gresham, WI).