In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Marty Indian Braves basketball team scored a tight 66-60 triumph over the Freeman Academy/Marion .

In their next game, the Braves meet the Burke Cougars (Burke, SD) in a B Region 5 match, on Thursday, February 2. Marty Indian will attempt to better on its 7-5 season record. The Cougars enter the match with a 3-8 record after their 73-36 league win over Andes Central/Dakota Christian (Lake Andes, SD).

With the defeat, Freeman Academy/Marion moves to 6-6 on the year. The travel to Viborg/Hurley (Viborg, SD) to meet the Cougars in a B Region 4 match on Friday, February 3. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 10-2. Viborg/Hurley won 47-45 in their recent non-league match against Canistota (Canistota, SD)