In Thursday's league match, the visiting Marquette Crusaders basketball team scored a good 49-39 triumph over the Roanoke-Benson Rockets.

In their next game, the Crusaders meet the Serena Huskers (Serena, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, February 3. Marquette will attempt to move on its 17-8 season record. The Huskers enter the match with a 21-3 record after their 63-38 non-league loss to Galesburg (Galesburg, IL).

With the defeat, Roanoke-Benson moves to 5-22 on the year. The Rockets travel to Henry-Senachwine (Henry, IL) to meet the Mallards in a Tri-County match on Saturday, February 3. The Mallards enter the match with a record of 7-16. Henry-Senachwine lost 46-28 in their recent league match against Putnam County (Granville, IL)