In Saturday's non-league test, the Normal University Pioneers (Normal, IL) basketball squad trounced the host Elk Grove Grenadiers (Elk Grove Village, IL), by a score of 43-20.

Next, the Pioneers encounter the Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL) in a non-league test, on Saturday, January 4. Normal University will attempt to improve on its 4-13 season record. The Cougars come into the test with a 9-7 record after their 49-38 non-league loss to Grayslake Central (Grayslake, IL).

The Grenadiers (3-16) will now prepare for their test against Prospect (Mt. Prospect, IL). The Knights come into the Mid-Suburban - East test with a 12-4 record. In their last test, Prospect was routed by Huntley (Huntley, IL), 55-51, in a non-league test.