In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Mt. Vernon Rams basketball team scored a decisive 67-46 triumph over the Triad Knights.

In their next game, the Rams meet the Carbondale Terriers (Carbondale, IL) in a South Seven match, on Thursday, January 11. Mt. Vernon will attempt to move on its 16-3 season record. The Terriers enter the match with a 8-14 record after their 35-26 league win over Marion (Marion, IL).

With the defeat, Triad moves to 10-9 on the year. The Knights host Waterloo (Waterloo, IL) to meet the Bulldogs in a Mississippi Valley match on Thursday, January 11. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 7-12. Waterloo lost 56-28 in their recent non-league match against Collinsville (Collinsville, IL)