The New Ulm Eagles basketball squad (New Ulm, MN), was nudged 65-58 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Fairmont Cardinals (Fairmont, MN)

With the victory, Fairmont advances its record to 3-2 on the year. The Cardinals host Jackson County Central (Jackson, MN) to meet the Huskies in a AA Section 3 battle on Friday, December 20. The Huskies enter the battle with a record of 6-1. Jackson County Central won 64-60 in their recent non-league battle against St. Peter (St. Peter, MN)

The Eagles now own a 1-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host St. Peter for a AAA Section 2 battle on Friday, December 20. New Ulm will meet a Saints squad coming off a 64-60 non-league loss to Jackson County Central (Jackson, MN). The Saints record now stands at 3-5.