The St. Rita Mustangs basketball squad (Chicago, IL), lost 36-26 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Chicago Mt. Carmel Caravan (Chicago, IL)

With the victory, Chicago Mt. Carmel advances its record to 12-2 on the year. The Caravan travel to St. Francis (Wheaton, IL) to meet the Spartans in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Spartans enter the battle with a record of 10-2. St. Francis won 48-41 in their recent non-league battle against Marmion (Aurora, IL)

The Mustangs now own a 14-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host St. Laurence for a non-league bout on Wednesday, February 5. St. Rita will play a Vikings team coming off a 45-34 non-league loss to Chicago Mt. Carmel (Chicago, IL). The Vikings record now stands at 15-5.