Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Mt. Vernon Mustangs (Mt. Vernon, IA) and the host Marion Wolves (Marion, IA), saw Mt. Vernon's basketball squad hold off Marion by a tally of 37-34.

With the victory, Mt. Vernon improves its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Solon (Solon, IA) to confront the Spartans in a WAMAC - East challenge on Friday, February 3. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 17-2. Solon won 58-49 in their recent league challenge against West Delaware (Manchester, IA)

Next up, the Wolves confront the Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA) in a WAMAC - West challenge, on Friday, February 3. Marion will attempt to improve on its 8-7 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 4-14 record after their 71-23 non-league loss to Decorah-North Winneshiek (Decorah, IA).