In Tuesday's non-league test, the Murphysboro Red Devils (Murphysboro, IL) basketball squad defeated the host Cairo Pilots (Cairo, IL), by a final score of 71-51.

Next, the Red Devils clash with the Sparta Bulldogs (Sparta, IL) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 5. Murphysboro will attempt to improve on its 1-0 season record. The Bulldogs come into the test with a 2-0 record after their 85-54 non-league win over Sesser-Valier (Sesser, IL).

The Pilots (2-2) will now prepare for their test against Cobden (Cobden, IL). The Appleknockers come into the non-league test with a 4-1 record.