In Monday's non-league bout, the Fairfield Mules (Fairfield, IL) basketball squad overcame the visiting Salem Wildcats (Salem, IL), by a count of 38-29.

With the victory, Fairfield upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Mules travel to Marshall (Marshall, IL) to play the Lions in a non-league bout on Friday, November 24. The Lions come into the bout with a record of 0-2. Marshall lost 59-50 in their recent non-league bout against Neoga (Neoga, IL)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Frankfort Redbirds (West Frankfort, IL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, November 27. Salem will attempt to upgrade on its 4-1 season record. The Redbirds come into the bout with a 0-5 record after their 52-40 non-league loss to Anna-Jonesboro (Anna, IL).