The Fairfield Mules topped the host Hamilton County Foxes basketball team by a final score of 56-46 in Wednesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Mules face the Edwards County Lions (Albion, IL) in a Black Diamond - East game, on Tuesday, January 3. Fairfield will attempt to move on its 5-8 season record. The Lions enter the game with a 4-9 record after their 53-46 non-league loss to Norris City-Omaha-Enfield (Norris City, IL).

With the defeat, Hamilton County moves to 6-7 on the year. The Foxes host Norris City-Omaha-Enfield (Norris City, IL) to face the Fighting Cardinals in a non-league game on Saturday, January 7. The Fighting Cardinals enter the game with a record of 6-7.