Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Earlham Cardinals (Earlham, IA) and the visiting Central Decatur Cardinals (Leon, IA), saw Earlham's basketball squad overcome Central Decatur by a tally of 47-35.

With the victory, Earlham improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Woodward Academy (Woodward, IA) to confront the Knights in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 8. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 0-2. Woodward Academy lost 63-32 in their recent non-league challenge against Woodward-Granger (Woodward, IA)

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Martensdale-St. Mary's Blue Devils (Martensdale, IA) in a Pride of Iowa challenge, on Tuesday, December 12. Central Decatur will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a 1-4 record after their 63-58 league win over Southeast Warren (Liberty Center, IA).