Mater Dei Knights (Breese, IL) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Marquette Catholic Explorers (Alton, IL), 47-28 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Mater Dei advances its record to 4-3 on the year. The Knights host Highland (Highland, IL) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 3-3. Highland won 65-60 in their recent league match against Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL)

The Explorers now own a 2-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Maryville Christian for a Gateway match on Tuesday, December 10. Marquette Catholic will face a Lions squad coming off a 56-46 non-league win over East Alton-Wood River (Wood River, IL). The Lions record now stands at 4-2.