In Wednesday's non-league match, the visiting Mankato West Scarlets basketball team scored a decisive 76-34 triumph over the Austin Packers.

In their next game, the Scarlets meet the Mound-Westonka White Hawks (Mound, MN) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 4. Mankato West will attempt to better on its 6-3 season record. The White Hawks enter the match with a 3-4 record after their 91-89 non-league loss to Chanhassen (Chanhassen, MN).

With the defeat, Austin moves to 1-5 on the year. The Packers travel to Minneapolis South (Minneapolis, MN) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Friday, December 29. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 5-1. Minneapolis South lost 102-65 in their recent non-league match against Hopkins (Minnetonka, MN)