Urbana University Illineks (Urbana, IL) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Arthur-Okaw Christian Conquering Riders (Arthur, IL), 47-28 in a league bout.

With the win, Urbana University upgrades its record to 5-5 on the season. The Illineks host Paxton-Buckley-Loda (Paxton, IL) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 8. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 5-2. Paxton-Buckley-Loda won 37-24 in their recent non-league bout against Hoopeston (Hoopeston, IL)

Next up, the Conquering Riders play the Faith Bible Christian Academy/Mid-America Prep (Rosamond, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 10. Arthur-Okaw Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The go into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 49-38 non-league win over Mississippi Valley Christian (Alton, IL).