The Superior Spartans tipped the visiting Marshall Hilltoppers basketball team by a final score of 65-64 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Spartans face the Rice Lake Warriors (Rice Lake, WI) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 11. Superior will attempt to move on its 12-6 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 12-2 record after their 54-42 non-league win over Amery (Amery, WI).

With the defeat, Marshall moves to 6-6 on the year. The Hilltoppers travel to Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids, MN) to face the Thunderhawks in a non-league game on Thursday, January 11. The Thunderhawks enter the game with a record of 9-7. Grand Rapids won 44-24 in their recent non-league game against Hibbing (Hibbing, MN)