Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Albert Lea Tigers (Albert Lea, MN), 69-30 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Mankato West upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Scarlets host Owatonna (Owatonna, MN) to play the Huskies in a non-league bout on Friday, December 8. The Huskies come into the bout with a record of 1-2. Owatonna lost 62-39 in their recent league bout against Mayo (Rochester, MN)

Next up, the Tigers play the Red Wing Wingers (Red Wing, MN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 8. Albert Lea will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record.