In Wednesday's non-league match, the visiting Carterville Lions basketball team scored a decisive 68-35 triumph over the Trico Pioneers.

In their next game, the Lions meet the DuQuoin Indians (DuQuoin, IL) in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Mississippi match, on Friday, December 9. Carterville will attempt to better on its 2-0 season record. The Indians enter the match with a 2-2 record after their 55-29 non-league loss to Herrin (Herrin, IL).

With the defeat, Trico moves to 0-2 on the year. The Pioneers host Steeleville (Steeleville, IL) to meet the Warriors in a non-league match on Friday, December 2. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 0-2. Steeleville lost 46-39 in their recent non-league match against Red Bud (Red Bud, IL)