The Martin County West Mavericks tipped the visiting Luverne Cardinals basketball team by a final score of 61-56 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Mavericks face the Alden-Conger Knights (Alden, MN) in a A Section 2 game, on Thursday, February 2. Martin County West will attempt to move on its 12-8 season record. The Knights enter the game with a 6-10 record after their 70-45 league loss to Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman (Granada, MN).

With the defeat, Luverne moves to 6-8 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Fairmont (Fairmont, MN) to face the Cardinals in a AA Section 3 game on Thursday, February 2. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 2-12. Fairmont lost 67-49 in their recent non-league game against Marshall (Marshall, MN)