Marquette Defenders (Bellevue, IA) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Bellevue Comets (Bellevue, IA), 70-62 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Marquette upgrades its record to 18-0 on the year. The Defenders travel to Easton Valley (Preston, IA) to face the in a Tri-Rivers match on Tuesday, February 4. The enter the match with a record of 4-15. Easton Valley lost 66-63 in their recent league match against Prince of Peace Prep (Clinton, IA)

The Comets now sport a 9-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Beckman for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. Bellevue will face a Trailblazers squad coming off a 67-49 non-league win over Maquoketa (Maquoketa, IA). The Trailblazers record now stands at 8-7.