Mater Dei Knights (Breese, IL) boosters exited the stadium pleased Thursday as they witnessed their soccer team knock off the visiting Marquette Catholic Explorers (Alton, IL), 3-1 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Mater Dei moves its record to 9-7 on the campaign. The Knights travel to Civic Memorial (Bethalto, IL) to clash with the Eagles in a non-league test on Saturday, October 11. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 4-14. Civic Memorial lost 1-0 in their recent league test against Jersey (Jerseyville, IL)

The Explorers now sport a 11-8 record.