Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Salem Lions (Salem, IN) and the visiting New Washington Mustangs (New Washington, IN), saw Salem's basketball squad overcome New Washington by a tally of 55-43.

With the victory, Salem improves its record to 1-4 on the campaign. The Lions host Shoals (Shoals, IN) to confront the Jug Rox in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 27. The Jug Rox come into the challenge with a record of 1-5.

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Rising Sun Shiners (Rising Sun, IN) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 15. New Washington will attempt to improve on its 0-5 season record. The Shiners come into the challenge with a 0-4 record after their 65-50 league loss to Switzerland County (Vevay, IN).