In Thursday's non-league match, the host Marquette Redmen basketball team scored a tight 39-38 triumph over the Westwood Patriots.

In their next game, the Redmen meet the Houghton Gremlins (Houghton, MI) in a non-league match, on Monday, February 5. Marquette will attempt to move on its 3-9 season record. The Gremlins enter the match with a 11-4 record after their 49-46 non-league win over Escanaba (Escanaba, MI).

With the defeat, Westwood moves to 6-7 on the year. The Patriots travel to Gladstone (Gladstone, MI) to meet the Braves in a non-league match on Saturday, February 3. The Braves enter the match with a record of 8-4. Gladstone lost 54-38 in their recent non-league match against Negaunee (Negaunee, MI)