Marquette Defenders (Bellevue, IA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Prince of Peace Prep Irish (Clinton, IA), 65-16 in a league match.

With the victory, Marquette advances its record to 3-1 on the year. The Defenders host Calamus-Wheatland (Wheatland, IA) to face the Warriors in a Tri-Rivers - East match on Friday, December 20. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 4-2.

The Irish now own a 0-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Cedar Valley Christian for a Tri-Rivers - East match on Monday, December 16.