In Monday's non-league match, the visiting Zumbrota-Mazeppa Cougars basketball team scored a decisive 65-44 triumph over the Lewiston-Altura Cardinals.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Cannon Falls Bombers (Cannon Falls, MN) in a AA Section 1 match, on Tuesday, December 20. Zumbrota-Mazeppa will attempt to better on its 5-3 season record. The Bombers enter the match with a 0-5 record after their 42-39 league loss to Chatfield (Chatfield, MN).

With the defeat, Lewiston-Altura moves to 0-4 on the year. The Cardinals travel to La Crescent (La Crescent, MN) to meet the Lancers in a AA Section 1 match on Tuesday, January 3. The Lancers enter the match with a record of 6-0.