In Saturday's non-league match, the visiting Vandalia Vandals basketball team scored a tight 45-43 triumph over the Carlyle Indians.

In their next game, the Vandals meet the Hillsboro Hiltoppers (Hillsboro, IL) in a South Central match, on Friday, December 16. Vandalia will attempt to move on its 4-3 season record.

With the defeat, Carlyle falls to 3-4 on the campaign. The Indians travel to Altamont (Altamont, IL) to confront the Indians in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 13. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 3-2. Altamont won 72-45 in their recent league challenge against Farina South Central (Farina, IL)