In Friday's non-league test, the Moorhead Spuds (Moorhead, MN) basketball squad got by the visiting Fargo North Spartans (Fargo, ND), by a score of 85-80.

Next, the Spuds clash with the Shanley Deacons (Fargo, ND) in a non-league test, on Saturday, December 28. Moorhead will attempt to improve on its 6-3 season record. The Deacons come into the test with a 0-7 record after their 98-58 non-league loss to Detroit Lakes (Detroit Lakes, MN).

The Spartans (2-5) will now prepare for their test against Detroit Lakes (Detroit Lakes, MN). The Lakers come into the non-league test with a 4-3 record. In their last test, Detroit Lakes held off Shanley (Fargo, ND), 98-58, in a non-league test.