Lincoln Railsplitters (Des Moines, IA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Ottumwa Bulldogs (Ottumwa, IA), 53-43 in a league bout.

With the win, Lincoln upgrades its record to 2-4 on the season. The Railsplitters host Mason City (Mason City, IA) to play the Mohawks in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Mohawks go into the bout with a record of 3-5. Mason City won 68-43 in their recent non-league bout against Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge, IA)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Non Varsity Opponent (, ) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 9. Ottumwa will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record.