Marshall Hilltoppers (Duluth, MN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Denfeld Hunters (Duluth, MN), 89-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Marshall upgrades its record to 3-1 on the season. The Hilltoppers host Hermantown (Hermantown, MN) to play the Hawks in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 9. The Hawks go into the bout with a record of 1-3. Hermantown lost 66-39 in their recent league bout against Proctor (Proctor, MN)

Next up, the Hunters play the Proctor Rails (Proctor, MN) in a AA Section 7 bout, on Saturday, December 9. Denfeld will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Rails go into the bout with a 2-2 record after their 66-39 league win over Hermantown (Hermantown, MN).