The Marshall Lions routed the host Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine basketball team by a final score of 64-33 in Wednesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Lions face the Richland County Tigers (Olney, IL) in a Little Illini game, on Friday, January 6. Marshall will attempt to move on its 1-13 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 12-2 record after their 66-52 non-league win over Effingham (Effingham, IL).

With the defeat, Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine moves to 2-14 on the year. The host Red Hill (Bridgeport, IL) to face the Salukis in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 10. The Salukis enter the game with a record of 0-15. Red Hill lost 70-68 in their recent non-league game against Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine (Oblong, IL)