The Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN) basketball toppled the host Austin Packers (Austin, MN), 79-61 in Friday's non-league test.

Next, the Scarlets clash with the Austin Packers (Austin, MN) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 12. Mankato West will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Packers come into the test with a 5-0 record after their 76-68 non-league win over Albert Lea (Albert Lea, MN).

The Packers (5-2) will now prepare for their bout against Mankato West (Mankato, MN). The Scarlets go into the non-league bout with a 0-4 record. In their last bout, Mankato West fell by Mayo (Rochester, MN), 57-56, in a non-league bout.