Mt. Pulaski Hilltoppers (Mt. Pulaski, IL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Tri-City Tornadoes (Buffalo, IL), 56-48 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Mt. Pulaski upgrades its record to 10-16 on the campaign. The Hilltoppers host Lutheran (Springfield, IL) to play the Crusaders in a non-league bout on Friday, February 2. The Crusaders come into the bout with a record of 10-14. Lutheran lost 59-49 in their recent league bout against Lincolnwood (Raymond, IL)

Next up, the Tornadoes play the South County Vipers (Franklin, IL) in a MSM bout, on Friday, February 2. Tri-City will attempt to upgrade on its 2-21 season record. The Vipers come into the bout with a 18-7 record after their 74-18 league win over Bunker Hill (Bunker Hill, IL).