The Fairfield Mules topped the visiting Neoga Indians basketball team by a final score of 41-24 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Mules face the Hamilton County Foxes (McLeansboro, IL) in a Black Diamond - East game, on Monday, January 8. Fairfield will attempt to move on its 8-15 season record. The Foxes enter the game with a 8-8 record after their 52-48 non-league loss to Wesclin (Trenton, IL).

With the defeat, Neoga moves to 11-6 on the year. The Indians travel to Casey-Westfield (Casey, IL) to face the Warriors in a non-league game on Saturday, January 6. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 9-8.