The Herrin Tigers topped the host Gallatin County Hawks basketball team by a final score of 54-34 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Fairfield Mules (Fairfield, IL) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, December 27. Herrin will attempt to move on its 7-4 season record. The Mules enter the game with a 6-4 record after their 60-51 non-league win over Newton (Newton, IL).

With the defeat, Gallatin County moves to 3-10 on the year. The Hawks host Goreville (Goreville, IL) to face the Blackcats in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 2. The Blackcats enter the game with a record of 10-1. Goreville won 69-50 in their recent non-league game against New Athens (New Athens, IL)