New Ulm Eagles (New Ulm, MN) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Marshall Tigers (Marshall, MN), 84-70 in a league bout.

With the victory, New Ulm upgrades its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Redwood Valley (Redwood Falls, MN) to play the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 19. The Cardinals come into the bout with a record of 5-1. Redwood Valley won 92-69 in their recent league bout against Luverne (Luverne, MN)

Next up, the Tigers play the Fairmont Cardinals (Fairmont, MN) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 19. Marshall will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The Cardinals come into the bout with a 1-2 record after their 67-42 non-league loss to Blue Earth (Blue Earth, MN).