Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Marquette Crusaders (Ottawa, IL) and the visiting Roanoke-Benson Rockets (Roanoke, IL), saw Marquette's basketball squad wallop Roanoke-Benson by a tally of 73-47.

With the victory, Marquette improves its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Somonauk/Leland (Somonauk, IL) to play the Bobcats in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 21. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a record of 1-12. Somonauk/Leland lost 71-50 in their recent non-league challenge against Parkview Christian Academy (Yorkville, IL)

Next up, the Rockets play the Ridgeview Mustangs (Colfax, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 21. Roanoke-Benson will attempt to improve on its 3-12 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 5-8 record after their 50-5 non-league win over Cornerstone Christian (Bloomington, IL).