In Thursday's league match, the visiting Havana Ducks basketball team scored a tight 53-49 triumph over the Illini West Chargers.

In their next game, the Ducks meet the Liberty Eagles (Liberty, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, February 3. Havana will attempt to move on its 17-10 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 8-22 record after their 65-23 league loss to Quincy Notre Dame (Quincy, IL).

With the defeat, Illini West moves to 15-12 on the year. The Chargers travel to Biggsville West Central (Biggsville, IL) to face the Heat in a non-league game on Saturday, February 3. The Heat enter the game with a record of 17-7. Biggsville West Central lost 72-66 in their recent non-league game against Hamilton (West Hancock, IL)