The Newman Fighting Cardinals basketball squad (Wausau, WI), was crushed 71-34 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Northland Pines Eagles (Eagle River, WI)

With the victory, Northland Pines advances its record to 2-1 on the year. The Eagles travel to Hurley (Hurley, WI) to meet the Northstars in a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 3. The Northstars enter the battle with a record of 0-0.

The Fighting Cardinals now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Merrill for a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 3.