Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Gillespie Miners (Gillespie, IL) and the host Mt. Olive Wildcats (Mt. Olive, IL), saw Gillespie's basketball squad wallop Mt. Olive by a tally of 72-50.

With the victory, Gillespie improves its record to 2-2 on the campaign. The Miners travel to Carrollton (Carrollton, IL) to confront the Hawks in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 1. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Lincolnwood Lancers (Raymond, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 1. Mt. Olive will attempt to improve on its 0-5 season record. The Lancers come into the challenge with a 1-4 record after their 58-56 non-league win over Okaw Valley (Bethany, IL).