The Ionia Bulldogs topped the host Hastings Saxons basketball team by a final score of 49-37 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Olivet Eagles (Olivet, MI) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 5. Ionia will attempt to move on its 1-2 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 1-3 record after their 47-22 non-league loss to Grass Lake (Grass Lake, MI).

With the defeat, Hastings moves to 0-3 on the year. The Saxons host Harper Creek (Battle Creek, MI) to face the Beavers in a Interstate 8 game on Thursday, December 21. The Beavers enter the game with a record of 1-3. Harper Creek lost 54-36 in their recent non-league game against Portage Central (Portage, MI)