In Monday's non-league match, the visiting Ishpeming Hematites basketball team scored a decisive 75-26 triumph over the Hancock Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Hematites meet the Marquette Redmen (Marquette, MI) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, January 10. Ishpeming will attempt to better on its 7-2 season record. The Redmen enter the match with a 5-3 record after their 71-69 league win over Kingsford (Kingsford, MI).

With the defeat, Hancock moves to 2-7 on the year. The Bulldogs host L'Anse (L'Anse, MI) to meet the Purple Hornets in a non-league match on Thursday, January 11. The Purple Hornets enter the match with a record of 0-8.