Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Mayo Spartans (Rochester, MN) and the host Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN), saw Mayo's basketball squad overcome Mankato West by a tally of 65-51.

With the victory, Mayo improves its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Spartans host Red Wing (Red Wing, MN) to confront the Wingers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Wingers come into the challenge with a record of 3-4.

Next up, the Scarlets confront the South St. Paul Packers (South St. Paul, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 16. Mankato West will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Packers come into the challenge with a 3-4 record after their 53-23 non-league loss to Roosevelt (Minneapolis, MN).